39503 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 39503 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39503 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39503 is 3.8%.
| Population | 53,049 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.56% |
| Population Density | 461 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,766 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,866 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $508,260 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 45.55% |
39503 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,649 | 62.05% |
| Black | 17,585 | 32.43% |
| Hispanic | 2,094 | 3.86% |
| Asian | 821 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
39503 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,660 | 42.44% |
| Black | 3,043 | 48.55% |
| Hispanic | 447 | 7.13% |
| Asian | 80 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 21 | 0.34% |
39503 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,210 | 8.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,619 | 13.53% |
| High School Diploma | 6,798 | 25.41% |
| No High School Diploma | 592 | 2.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,780 | 6.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,040 | 22.58% |
| Associates Degree | 2,932 | 10.96% |
| Masters Degree | 1,947 | 7.28% |
| Professional Degree | 602 | 2.25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 231 | 0.86% |
