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39079

Mississippi · 1,353 residents · 78.703 sq mi
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ZIP 39079 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,914. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $146,400. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% less than the Attala County median. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Attala County, 39079 ranks 7th by median household income.

$16,914
US average: $82,259
$146,400
US average: $376,019
8.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.3%
Age 65+
15.4%
51.9%
48.1%
2.27 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic31%(420)
Black63.6%(860)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(24)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other2.8%(38)
Diversity Score62.3%(843)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Attala County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
39067$67,250
39090$48,036
39108$51,938
39160$58,933
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 39079?

ZIP code 39079 has about 1,353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39079?

The typical household in ZIP code 39079 earns about $16,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 39079 expensive?

In ZIP code 39079, the median home is worth about $146,400, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 39079?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 39079 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39079?

About 50.9% of people in ZIP code 39079 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Attala County
Other ZIP codes in Attala County
ZIP 39090ZIP 39160ZIP 39108ZIP 39192ZIP 39067ZIP 39745

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024