ZIP Code 38849 Demographics & Data

All About Guntown, MS (ZIP Code 38849)

Mississippi

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 38849

The ZIP Code 38849 is associated with the city of Guntown in Mississippi in Lee County in the U.S. An estimated 15.1% of residents in the 38849 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 35.9 years. It is estimated that about 17.0% of residents in this Mississippi region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $24,122. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $60,000. The current population estimate is 6,708.

Population in 38849

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 38849 is 6,708.

Guntown, MS

The 38849 ZIP Code is associated with Guntown, MS in Lee County.

Area Codes associated with 38849

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 38849 include 662.

Sunrise / Sunset in 38849

Sunrise: 6:34 am
Sunset: 4:47 pm
Sunrise in 38849 6:34 am
Sunrise in 38849 4:47 pm

Weather forecast for 38849

Today's forecast for 38849: Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Current air quality in 38849

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 38849 Fair

Internet in 38849

An estimated 82.6% of households in ZIP Code 38849 have a computer, while about 74.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 38849

In ZIP Code 38849, the gender split is approximately 50.5% male and an estimated 49.5% female.

Health Insurance in 38849

Approximately 11.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 38849 (Guntown, MS) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 38849

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38849, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 38849 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38849 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.7%), followed by Black or African American (11.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 38849

Industry Percent
White 88.7%
Black or African American 11.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 38849

The median household income in ZIP Code 38849 is $60,000, while the region's mean household income is $68,115. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,122. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38849 of $24,122 is approximately 1.01% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $24,369. An estimated 6.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 35.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 38849 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.1% of 38849 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 38849

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.1%
$200,000 or more per year 1.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 38849

In ZIP Code 38849, 82.2% of the population graduated high school, while 17.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.6% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 38849

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.6%
Some college, no degree 25.3%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 12.2%
Graduate or professional degree 4.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 38849

Residents of ZIP Code 38849 are younger than average. The median age of 35.9 years in ZIP Code 38849 is approximately 5.77% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 38849 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 38849 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 38849

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.3%
5 to 9 years 6.6%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 6.8%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 15.2%
35 to 44 years 15.2%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 6.6%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 9.0%
75 to 84 years 1.8%
85 years and over 0.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 38849

In ZIP Code 38849, 99.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lee County region.

Language Spoken in 38849

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.0%
Spanish 0.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 38849

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38849, an estimated 34.9% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Lee County region.

Age of Housing in 38849

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 6.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 34.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 22.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 38849

In 38849, 67.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.6 minutes. Approximately 25.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38849 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.3% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 38849 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 38849

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.5%
Construction 4.0%
Manufacturing 24.3%
Wholesale trade 3.9%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.0%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.6%
Public administration 3.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 38849 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 38849

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 38849 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38849 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38849 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 38849

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 38849

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 38849 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38849 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes electricity rates in 38849 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 38849

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 38849 10.23¢/kWh 10.34¢/kWh 6.41¢/kWh
Mississippi 13.01¢/kWh 11.94¢/kWh 6.99¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 38849

Month ZIP Code 38849 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.25 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.34 3 6.31
Mar 5.13 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.33 5.13 7.3
May 5.62 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.76 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.81 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.9 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.37 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.75 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.67 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes solar power levels in 38849 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 38849 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38849, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38849 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lee County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 38849

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 11
Credit card or prepaid card 1
Credit reporting or credit repair services 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 38849

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 7
Incorrect information on your report 4
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 1
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 38849. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.