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Population and households in ZIP 39501
Household size in ZIP 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 39501 has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Mississippi as a whole looks much the same. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.1 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 39501 are younger than 38.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 39501 (22.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 39501
Renters in ZIP 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.0% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.8% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 39501: 59.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 56.0% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in ZIP 39501, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 6.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 39501 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Mississippi overall, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north 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 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $761 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $813 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $819 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $972 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$211 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 39501 pays $972 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $211 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
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 39501
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 39501: 14.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 39501 has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Mississippi ZIP codes.
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 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.9% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 39501 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower 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 39501
| Period | ZIP 39501 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 39501: 15.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 39501 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 39501 | 2.54 | 38.8 | 22.7% | 59.9% | 15.0% | 1980 | $972 | 14.1% | 78.7% | 15.1% |
| ZIP 39560 | 2.48 | 40.7 | 13.4% | 34.6% | 13.5% | 1985 | $1,167 | 33.1% | 93.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 39507 | 2.48 | 40.0 | 15.9% | 44.3% | 14.3% | 1980 | $1,277 | 28.5% | 87.0% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 39503 | 2.59 | 39.6 | 16.9% | 29.0% | 8.7% | 1994 | $1,231 | 25.7% | 91.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 39531 | 2.46 | 37.3 | 16.6% | 61.3% | 15.1% | 1985 | $1,156 | 33.2% | 91.0% | 10.6% |
| ZIP 39571 | 2.46 | 46.4 | 11.1% | 18.7% | 16.8% | 2000 | $1,106 | 32.2% | 91.5% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 39534 | 3.65 | 21.2 | 8.7% | 98.8% | 15.7% | 2006 | $1,759 | 32.5% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 39532 | 2.62 | 39.6 | 12.4% | 35.6% | 8.2% | 1998 | $1,229 | 29.9% | 89.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 39530 | 2.44 | 44.5 | 17.9% | 45.5% | 16.6% | 1971 | $912 | 20.7% | 83.5% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 39540 | 2.74 | 32.5 | 16.7% | 49.1% | 7.8% | 1996 | $1,185 | 26.0% | 91.2% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 39525 | 2.31 | 47.5 | 7.8% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 1997 | $1,416 | 41.3% | 92.2% | 4.5% |
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 39501. 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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