The ZIP Code 38642 is associated with the city of Lamar in Mississippi in Marshall County in the U.S. About 24.0% of residents in ZIP Code 38642 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 38.9 years. It is estimated that about 4.4% of residents in this Mississippi region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $20,680. Approximately 20% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $33,550. The current population estimate is 2,289.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 38642, 94.7% is one race, while 5.3% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 38642 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 38642 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (65.3%), followed by White (34.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34.1% |
| Black or African American | 65.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 38642 is $33,550, while the region's mean household income is $49,788. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,680. The per capita income in ZIP Code 38642 of $20,680 is approximately 15.14% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $24,369. An estimated 20.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately110.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.5% of the population in 38642 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 38642 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 25.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 38642, 82.7% of the population graduated high school, while 4.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.7% in this Marshall County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 15.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.5% |
| Associate's degree | 3.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 38642 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 38642 is approximately 2.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 27.4% of the population in 38642 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 38642 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 12.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 27.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 38642, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Marshall County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 38642, an estimated 30.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 27.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Marshall County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
In 38642, 52.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 22.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 38642 work in retail trade, while an estimated 18.1% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 38642 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.8% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 22.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 18.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.7% |
| Public administration | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 38642 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 38642 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 38642 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.19 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.97% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 38642 | 10.55¢/kWh | 10.72¢/kWh | 9.01¢/kWh |
| Mississippi | 14.51¢/kWh | 13.31¢/kWh | 7.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.11¢/kWh | 13.27¢/kWh | 8.26¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 38642 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.18 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.5 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.12 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.66 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.94 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.74 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.92 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.3 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.77 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.79 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 38642, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 38642 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Marshall County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 54 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 8 |
| Debt collection | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 32 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 18 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 8 |
| False statements or representation | 4 |
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Other | 6 |