39501 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 39501 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39501 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39501 is 3.8%.
| Population | 24,091 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.3% |
| Population Density | 1,233 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,299 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $28,701 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $582,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 55.69% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 71.96% |
39501 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,704 | 37.69% |
| Black | 12,805 | 55.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,336 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 141 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 99 | 0.43% |
39501 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 507 | 17.35% |
| Black | 2,179 | 74.55% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 6.84% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.41% |
39501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 983 | 9.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,123 | 10.89% |
| High School Diploma | 3,250 | 31.53% |
| No High School Diploma | 329 | 3.19% |
| GED or Alternate | 885 | 8.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,513 | 24.38% |
| Associates Degree | 738 | 7.16% |
| Masters Degree | 404 | 3.92% |
| Professional Degree | 38 | 0.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 46 | 0.45% |
