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Population and households in ZIP 39401
Household size in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 39401 are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.50, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.7 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 39401 is young: half of its residents are under 34.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.9, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 39401: 17.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 39401
Renters in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.0% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.0% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 39401: 54.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 49.3% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in ZIP 39401 than nationally: 12.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Mississippi overall (14.1%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 39401 are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are older than in Mississippi as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $610 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $699 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $738 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,029 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$419 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 39401 costs $1,029 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $419 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 39401
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 39401 (30.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Even so, the share is higher than in Mississippi overall (25.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 39401 is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Mississippi overall (87.3%). The share with a diploma is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 39401
| Period | ZIP 39401 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 39401: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 39401 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 39401 | 2.35 | 34.4 | 17.5% | 54.6% | 12.5% | 1980 | $1,029 | 30.0% | 89.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 39406 | 1.80 | 20.8 | 2.2% | 98.0% | 8.4% | 1983 | $874 | 31.4% | 92.5% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 39402 | 2.56 | 37.2 | 12.5% | 39.8% | 8.5% | 1994 | $1,258 | 45.5% | 94.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 39465 | 2.89 | 39.0 | 11.6% | 22.4% | 9.6% | 1990 | $963 | 24.0% | 92.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 39459 | 2.90 | 35.2 | 14.9% | 15.8% | 19.2% | 1994 | $639 | 19.7% | 85.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 39482 | 2.77 | 40.1 | 13.2% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 1998 | $1,054 | 18.7% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 39462 | 2.57 | 37.4 | 16.5% | 16.7% | 12.8% | 1990 | $755 | 13.2% | 90.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 39464 | 2.59 | 46.9 | 8.0% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 1987 | $672 | 15.3% | 88.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 39476 | 2.65 | 40.8 | 8.9% | 19.1% | 19.9% | 1988 | $747 | 15.4% | 90.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 39421 | 2.56 | 48.6 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 20.4% | 1990 | $894 | 16.1% | 90.7% | 12.8% |
| ZIP 39429 | 2.53 | 41.8 | 14.1% | 23.9% | 18.6% | 1978 | $762 | 14.9% | 86.8% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 39401. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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