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Population and households in ZIP 39701
Household size in ZIP 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
ZIP 39701 is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.41, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have smaller households.
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 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, ZIP 39701 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 39701 (17.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 39701
Renters in ZIP 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.2% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.5% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 39701: 57.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About two-thirds of owners (65.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country. Only six 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 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 39701: 21.5% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 39701 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have older homes.
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 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $510 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $548 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $689 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $802 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 39701 costs $802 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $291 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 39701
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 39701: 19.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the east.
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 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.7% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.7% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.7% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.2% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in ZIP 39701 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 39701
| Period | ZIP 39701 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 39701 runs well above the national rate: 12.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 154 Mississippi ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 39701 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 39701 | 2.17 | 45.1 | 17.4% | 57.9% | 21.5% | 1968 | $802 | 19.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 39702 | 2.66 | 37.7 | 21.3% | 35.4% | 11.8% | 1982 | $940 | 23.9% | 90.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 39705 | 2.36 | 40.3 | 11.1% | 37.1% | 14.9% | 1986 | $1,033 | 40.8% | 93.5% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 39766 | 2.63 | 37.6 | 19.9% | 26.1% | 11.6% | 1988 | $1,122 | 27.7% | 92.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 39753 | 2.30 | 51.0 | 10.8% | 21.4% | 18.0% | 1994 | $753 | 37.6% | 92.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 35461 | 2.32 | 49.8 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 16.8% | 1980 | $676 | 15.8% | 80.6% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 39736 | 2.30 | 51.0 | 10.8% | 21.4% | 18.0% | 1994 | $753 | 37.6% | 92.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 39743 | 2.36 | 44.6 | 15.5% | 22.7% | 13.5% | 1993 | $817 | 22.4% | 81.9% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 35576 | 2.73 | 46.1 | 9.1% | 18.3% | 29.0% | 1976 | $664 | 10.2% | 89.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 39762 | 1.94 | 20.3 | 1.3% | 70.5% | 22.5% | 2003 | $775 | 52.5% | 93.0% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 39759 | 2.13 | 31.2 | 10.1% | 53.5% | 14.2% | 1994 | $965 | 49.0% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
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 39701. 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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