| ZIP Code | 39051 |
| ZIP Code Name | Carthage |
| Primary County | Leake County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 15,710 |
| Area Code(s) | 601 / 662 / 769 |
| Current Time | CDT |
39051 is a United States ZIP Code located in Carthage Mississippi. Portions of 39051 are also in Redwater and Standing Pine. 39051 is primarily within Leake County with some portions in Neshoba County and Attala County. 39051 is within Metro Jackson.
39051 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 39051 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 39051 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39051 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39051 is 5.1%.
| Population | 15,710 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.35% |
| Population Density | 37 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,807 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $37,219 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $43,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 47.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 51.51% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,580 | 47.52% |
| Black | 6,510 | 40.81% |
| Hispanic | 968 | 6.07% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 783 | 4.91% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367 | 16.91% |
| Black | 1,143 | 52.67% |
| Hispanic | 352 | 16.22% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 295 | 13.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 826 | 10.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 794 | 10.13% |
| High School Diploma | 3,121 | 39.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 204 | 2.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 469 | 5.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,351 | 17.24% |
| Associates Degree | 799 | 10.2% |
| Masters Degree | 230 | 2.93% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 0.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 31 | 0.4% |
| Coordinates | 32.79274368,-89.50480652 |
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| Regions | Metro JacksonMeridian Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Jackson, MS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 430 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65d - Southern Hilly Gulf Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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