39206 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 39206 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39206 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39206 is 3.8%.
| Population | 22,637 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.83% |
| Population Density | 2,643 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,268 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,010 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $381,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 94.70% |
39206 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,839 | 12.39% |
| Black | 19,560 | 85.35% |
| Hispanic | 375 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39206 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 97 | 2.13% |
| Black | 4,379 | 95.99% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.07% |
39206 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 394 | 2.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,070 | 15.26% |
| High School Diploma | 3,119 | 22.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 394 | 2.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 435 | 3.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,793 | 27.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,254 | 9.24% |
| Masters Degree | 1,223 | 9.01% |
| Professional Degree | 535 | 3.94% |
| Doctorate Degree | 350 | 2.58% |