39157 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 39157 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39157 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39157 is 3.8%.
| Population | 24,624 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.24% |
| Population Density | 821 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,758 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $64,534 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $888,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 50.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 65.9% |
39157 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,740 | 50.49% |
| Black | 10,165 | 40.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,623 | 6.43% |
| Asian | 704 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39157 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 333 | 11.24% |
| Black | 2,002 | 67.57% |
| Hispanic | 492 | 16.6% |
| Asian | 133 | 4.49% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
39157 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 645 | 4.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,706 | 30.06% |
| High School Diploma | 2,317 | 14.8% |
| No High School Diploma | 144 | 0.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 397 | 2.54% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,891 | 18.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,091 | 6.97% |
| Masters Degree | 1,999 | 12.77% |
| Professional Degree | 1,084 | 6.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 381 | 2.43% |
