ZIP code 38642: Lamar, MS
38642 is a ZIP code in Lamar, Mississippi, mainly in Benton County, part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. About 2,126 people live here.
- Population
- 2,126
- Median household income
- $59,388
- Typical home value
- $183,200+8.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $684gross, per month
- Median age
- 35.1
- Homeowners
- 78.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 38642 details
| City | Lamar |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Benton County (also partly Marshall County) |
| Metro area | Memphis, TN-MS-AR |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 75.3 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 28 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 30.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 34.91134, -89.34139 |
ZIP codes near 38642
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38647 | Michigan City, MS | 7.6 mi | 994 |
| 38057 | Moscow, TN | 9.8 mi | 3,563 |
| 38649 | Mount Pleasant, MS | 10.7 mi | — |
| 38046 | La Grange, TN | 10.8 mi | 11 |
| 38634 | Holly Springs, MS | 11.6 mi | — |
| 38603 | Ashland, MS | 12.1 mi | 2,530 |
| 38661 | Red Banks, MS | 12.4 mi | 2,126 |
| 38635 | Holly Springs, MS | 12.9 mi | 15,503 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 38642?
A typical home in ZIP code 38642 is worth about $183,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $59,388 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Mississippi average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 38642
What city is ZIP code 38642?
ZIP code 38642 is in Lamar, MS, in Benton County.
What county is ZIP code 38642 in?
38642 is mainly in Benton County, Mississippi, and partly in Marshall County.
What is the population of ZIP code 38642?
About 2,126 people live in ZIP code 38642, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 38642 in?
38642 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.