ZIP code 38849
Where is ZIP code 38849?
Guntown, Mississippi
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 38849 belongs to Guntown, Mississippi in Lee County. 38849 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 662. About 5,792 people live in the 38849 area, where the median household income is $76,019. The closest ZIP codes are 38866 (Saltillo, 5.3 mi south), 38824 (Baldwyn, 6 mi northeast) and 38828 (Blue Springs, 9.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 38849 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Guntown |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 662 |
| Coordinates | 34.4563, -88.6975 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 388 |
Population and income in 38849
| Population | 5,792 · higher than 67% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 80 · higher than 74% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.9 years · lower than 68% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 54% |
| Median household income | $76,019 · higher than 93% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,772 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $152,000 · higher than 67% of Mississippi ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $908 a month |
| Housing units | 2,340 |
| Households | 2,094 (2.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 72.51 sq mi (plus 0.38 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38849. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 38849
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38866 | Saltillo, MS | 5.3 mi S | Standard |
| 38824 | Baldwyn, MS | 6 mi NE | Standard |
| 38828 | Blue Springs, MS | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
| 38869 | Sherman, MS | 10.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 38804 | Tupelo, MS | 12.1 mi S | Standard |
| 38880 | Wheeler, MS | 12.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 38826 | Belden, MS | 13.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 38857 | Mooreville, MS | 13.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 38801 | Tupelo, MS | 14.1 mi S | Standard |
| 38856 | Marietta, MS | 14.4 mi E | Standard |
| 38625 | Dumas, MS | 14.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 38855 | Mantachie, MS | 14.9 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 38849 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 38849
123 MAIN ST
GUNTOWN MS 38849
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Alma, Blair, Boggan Bend, Corrona and Ratliff: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (38849-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 38849?
- 38849 is a Guntown, Mississippi ZIP code.
- What county is 38849 in?
- ZIP code 38849 is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What time zone is ZIP code 38849 in?
- 38849 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 38849?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 38849 use area code 662.
- What is the population of ZIP code 38849?
- About 5,792 people live in ZIP code 38849, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 38849?
- The median household income in 38849 is $76,019 a year, higher than 93% of Mississippi ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 38849?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 38849 are 38866 (Saltillo, 5.3 miles), 38824 (Baldwyn, 6 miles), 38828 (Blue Springs, 9.4 miles) and 38869 (Sherman, 10.4 miles).