| ZIP Code | 39478 |
| ZIP Code Name | Sandy Hook |
| Primary County | Marion County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 2,256 |
| Area Code(s) | 601 / 769 |
| Current Time | CDT |
39478 is a United States ZIP Code located in Sandy Hook Mississippi. 39478 is primarily within Marion County with some portions in Walthall County. 39478 is within the Hattiesburg-Laurel Area.
39478 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 39478 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 39478 is White. The current unemployment level in 39478 is 4.8%.
| Population | 2,256 |
| Population Growth Rate | 23.75% |
| Population Density | 32 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 751 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $43,622 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $47,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.59% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,691 | 71.59% |
| Black | 565 | 23.92% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 78 | 8.27% |
| Bachelor Degree | 109 | 11.56% |
| High School Diploma | 308 | 32.66% |
| No High School Diploma | 1 | 0.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 45 | 4.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 192 | 20.36% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 10.92% |
| Masters Degree | 67 | 7.1% |
| Professional Degree | 31 | 3.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.74% |
| Coordinates | 31.05326653,-89.85697174 |
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| Regions | Hattiesburg-Laurel AreaMetro Jackson |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 71 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65p - Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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