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Population and households in ZIP 39402
Household size in ZIP 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 39402 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.48 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 39402 is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
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 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 39402 as they are nationally: 12.5%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Mississippi overall (14.6%). The single-parent share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 39402
Renters in ZIP 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.8% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.8% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 39402 than nationally: 39.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 41.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 39402 is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Mississippi overall (14.1%). Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 39402 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east 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 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $821 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $889 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $968 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,258 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 39402 costs $1,258 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Mississippi as a whole ($1,018). Rents are up $436 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 39402
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.9% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.5% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 39402 (45.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. Only ten of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.3% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 39402 is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only eight of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 39402
| Period | ZIP 39402 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 39402 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 39402 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 39402 | 2.56 | 37.2 | 12.5% | 39.8% | 8.5% | 1994 | $1,258 | 45.5% | 94.1% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 39406 | 1.80 | 20.8 | 2.2% | 98.0% | 8.4% | 1983 | $874 | 31.4% | 92.5% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 39401 | 2.35 | 34.4 | 17.5% | 54.6% | 12.5% | 1980 | $1,029 | 30.0% | 89.9% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 39482 | 2.77 | 40.1 | 13.2% | 10.1% | 6.4% | 1998 | $1,054 | 18.7% | 88.4% | 7.6% |
| 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 39462 | 2.57 | 37.4 | 16.5% | 16.7% | 12.8% | 1990 | $755 | 13.2% | 90.2% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 39421 | 2.56 | 48.6 | 7.6% | 12.9% | 20.4% | 1990 | $894 | 16.1% | 90.7% | 12.8% |
| ZIP 39464 | 2.59 | 46.9 | 8.0% | 17.8% | 12.3% | 1987 | $672 | 15.3% | 88.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 39429 | 2.53 | 41.8 | 14.1% | 23.9% | 18.6% | 1978 | $762 | 14.9% | 86.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 39427 | 2.20 | 50.9 | 13.0% | 14.8% | 26.4% | 1991 | $439 | 11.2% | 89.8% | 2.7% |
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 39402. 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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