Amory city, MS

ZIP 38821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Amory city, MS (38821)

Median Income

$52,810

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+424

Wealth inflow

Population

12,417

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 424 for ZIP 38821 (Amory city, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+33% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.4%-28% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.3%-3% vs US avg

305

Establishments

4,498

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction4.9%
Manufacturing23.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade11.2%
Transportation, utilities5.7%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.2%
Professional, scientific, management5.2%
Education, health care, social22.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.7%
Other services7.4%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 38821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.9%, median income fell 8.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.5%.

Median Income

$52,810

-30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate