North Lamar is the city's historic district north and east of the Square, home of the L.Q.C. Lamar House, in ZIP 38655 and the Oxford School District.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Sources: the City of Oxford’s historic districts map layer and Vision 2037 Comprehensive Plan (PDF), the Census Bureau’s school district boundaries, the Mississippi Department of Education’s report card, Zillow Research, Oxford-University Transit and OpenStreetMap.
North Lamar is the older residential district north and east of the Square, built along North Lamar Boulevard and the avenues that run off it. The city maps it as the North Lamar Historic District, and the Vision 2037 plan lists it among Oxford’s four residential historic districts, which it calls “a character-defining facet of the community.”
What this means for you
- Schools: the Oxford School District, which assigns by grade: every student goes to Oxford High for grades 9 to 12. The district rated A for 2024-25.
- Home value: $417,122 in ZIP code 38655 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Nearest highway interchange: Highway 7 at University Avenue, about half a mile east of the district.
Part of our Oxford neighborhoods guide.
Where it is
The city’s historic districts layer draws the North Lamar District from the north side of the Square out along North Lamar Boulevard. Streets inside it, from OpenStreetMap, include North Lamar Boulevard, Jefferson Avenue, Madison Avenue, Washington Avenue, Adams Avenue, East Jackson Avenue, Sivley Street and North 11th, 14th, 15th and 16th streets. It is in ZIP code 38655 and in Ward 1 on the city’s current ward map.
Landmarks inside the district include the L.Q.C. Lamar House Museum, 616 N. 14th St., a National Historic Landmark, and Isom Place, 1003 Jefferson Ave. Both are in our history and landmarks guide.
What the historic district means for owners
Exterior changes to buildings in North Lamar go before the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, which also reviews the South Lamar, Depot and Jefferson Madison districts. The Courthouse Square has its own commission.
The Vision 2037 plan lists the main issues facing Oxford’s older neighborhoods as keeping housing affordable, supporting fairly dense housing while avoiding nuisances, preserving historic buildings and making sure new infill fits. It says most land in these neighborhoods is zoned Residential Estate, Single-Family Residential (RA and R-1A), Two-Unit Residential or Multi-Unit Residential. The city’s interactive zoning map shows the zone for a single lot.
Schools
The Census Bureau’s school district map puts all of North Lamar inside the Oxford School District. The district groups schools by grade, so every student attends the same building for a given grade. Two of them are just outside the district’s east edge on Bramlett Boulevard. Grades are from the state’s 2024-25 report card:
| School | Grades | State grade, 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Early Childhood Center, 1637 Highway 30 East | Pre-K | A |
| Bramlett Elementary, 225 Bramlett Blvd. | K-1 | A |
| Della Davidson Elementary, 209 Commonwealth Blvd. | 2-3 | A |
| Central Elementary, 409 Washington Ave. | 4-5 | A |
| Oxford Intermediate, 501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | 6 | B |
| Oxford Middle, 224 Bramlett Blvd. | 7-8 | A |
| Oxford High, 101 Charger Loop | 9-12 | A |
Confirm a specific property with the Lafayette County Tax Assessor, 662-234-5562, as the district asks. More in our schools guide.
Home values
Zillow does not publish a figure for North Lamar alone. Its index for ZIP code 38655 was $417,122 in August 2026, up 3.3% from $403,970 in August 2025, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. The city of Oxford’s figure was $416,262. The index is a modeled typical value for homes in the middle of the market, not a sale price. See our home prices guide for the trend.
Parks and trails
From the Oxford Park Commission and OpenStreetMap:
- Oxford Skate Park, Bramlett Boulevard across from the library, about a sixth of a mile east of the district
- Avent Park, 120 Park Drive, about a third of a mile east: playgrounds, four lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a pavilion, a walking trail and a baseball field
- Stone Park, 432 Washington Ave., and the city pool across the street, about a third of a mile west
- Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library, 401 Bramlett Blvd., just east of the district
More in parks and trails.
Getting around
- Highway 7: the interchange at University Avenue (Highways 314 and 334) is about half a mile east of the district, per OpenStreetMap.
- The Square: about half a mile by road from the middle of the district.
- Memphis International Airport: about 68 miles by road, measured on the OpenStreetMap road network. That is a distance, not a drive time.
- Buses: OUT’s Grey route stops at Jefferson and Bramlett and at the public library, and Red North runs out North Lamar to Stewart Road, according to OUT’s route page. Rides are free.
Groceries and everyday stores
From OpenStreetMap:
- Chaney’s Pharmacy, 501 Bramlett Blvd., about a tenth of a mile east
- Walgreens, University Avenue, about a quarter mile south
- Larson’s Cash Saver, 1936 University Ave., under half a mile southeast
- Kroger and its pharmacy, 2013 University Ave., about half a mile southeast
Trash pickup
The city collects garbage twice a week. Look up an address on the city’s garbage route map; holiday changes are in our trash and recycling guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the North Lamar Historic District in Oxford?
North and east of the Square. The city’s map takes in North Lamar Boulevard and streets including Jefferson, Madison, Washington and Adams avenues, East Jackson Avenue and North 11th, 14th, 15th and 16th streets.
What schools serve North Lamar in Oxford?
It is in the Oxford School District, which assigns schools by grade, not by neighborhood. Bramlett Elementary and Oxford Middle are on Bramlett Boulevard, about a tenth of a mile from the district’s edge.
Do I need permission to change a house in North Lamar?
Yes, for exterior changes. North Lamar is one of the residential historic districts reviewed by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, separate from the Courthouse Square Preservation Commission.
What is the typical home value in North Lamar?
Zillow does not split Oxford by neighborhood. Its index for ZIP code 38655, which includes North Lamar, was $417,122 in August 2026, up 3.3% in a year. It is a modeled typical value, not a sale price.
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