39440 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 39440 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39440 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39440 is 4.8%.
| Population | 20,459 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.93% |
| Population Density | 1,033 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,724 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,280 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $41,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 64.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 83.06% |
39440 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,514 | 31.61% |
| Black | 13,231 | 64.21% |
| Hispanic | 687 | 3.33% |
| Asian | 173 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39440 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 97 | 3.49% |
| Black | 2,353 | 84.73% |
| Hispanic | 313 | 11.27% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39440 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 749 | 7.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,245 | 12.16% |
| High School Diploma | 2,887 | 28.19% |
| No High School Diploma | 480 | 4.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 593 | 5.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,235 | 21.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,115 | 10.89% |
| Masters Degree | 519 | 5.07% |
| Professional Degree | 307 | 3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 111 | 1.08% |