39401 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 39401 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39401 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39401 is 3.8%.
| Population | 41,755 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.48% |
| Population Density | 203 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,833 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,652 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $439,350 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 54.8% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 78.31% |
39401 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,676 | 40.93% |
| Black | 22,264 | 54.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,158 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 418 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 113 | 0.28% |
39401 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 505 | 11.39% |
| Black | 3,589 | 80.96% |
| Hispanic | 323 | 7.29% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
39401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,442 | 6.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,475 | 16.63% |
| High School Diploma | 5,642 | 27.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 700 | 3.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,176 | 5.63% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,551 | 21.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,536 | 7.35% |
| Masters Degree | 1,801 | 8.62% |
| Professional Degree | 253 | 1.21% |
| Doctorate Degree | 315 | 1.51% |
