PlainZIP

Anguilla, MS · standard

ZIP Code 38721

Sharkey County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,230
4/sq mi
$31,385
Median income
$81,300
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anguilla pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 38721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 38721 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anguilla, Sharkey County, Mississippi, home to just 1,230 residents across 307.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 38721 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,385 (40% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $22,364. The poverty rate stands at 41.9% and the unemployment rate at 15.6%. Median home value sits at $81,300 (40% below the state average), median rent at $705 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Sharkey County, letting you compare 38721 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 38721, Anguilla, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,230

Population

307.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 38721?

39.2

Median Age

59.4%

Male

40.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 24.1%
African American 74.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$31,385

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$22,364

Per Capita Income

41.9%

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 38721 ranks nationally

Anguilla, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$31,385 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

475

Total Housing Units

431

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$81,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$705

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 38721, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,033,000.

12

Businesses

51

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 38721 vs 39061 →

ZIP 38721 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 38721 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39061 Delta City, MS 88 8.2 mi
38765 Panther Burn, MS 201 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sharkey County

39159 standard
Rolling Fork, MS
Pop: 3,334
39054 standard
Cary, MS
Pop: 341
38765 standard
Panther Burn, MS
Pop: 201
39061 standard
Delta City, MS
Pop: 88

Related Areas

Sharkey County Anguilla, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 38721 in? ▼
ZIP code 38721 (Anguilla) is located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Sharkey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sharkey-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 38721? ▼
ZIP code 38721 in Anguilla, MS has a population of 1,230 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 38721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 38721 is $31,385, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 38721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 38721 is $81,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 38721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 38721 is African American at 74.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 38721? ▼
ZIP code 38721 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 38721? ▼
In ZIP code 38721, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 38721? ▼
In ZIP code 38721, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 38721 is 41.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.