39212 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 39212 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39212 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39212 is 3.8%.
| Population | 29,687 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.99% |
| Population Density | 1,067 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,070 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,414 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $269,970 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 87.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 93.52% |
39212 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,121 | 10.24% |
| Black | 26,738 | 87.72% |
| Hispanic | 569 | 1.87% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39212 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 44 | 1.06% |
| Black | 3,908 | 94.53% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39212 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 990 | 5.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,627 | 15.82% |
| High School Diploma | 4,418 | 26.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 389 | 2.34% |
| GED or Alternate | 998 | 6.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,118 | 24.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,939 | 11.68% |
| Masters Degree | 925 | 5.57% |
| Professional Degree | 37 | 0.22% |
| Doctorate Degree | 160 | 0.96% |
