39553 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 39553 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39553 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39553 is 5.4%.
| Population | 17,768 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.44% |
| Population Density | 484 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,367 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,555 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $48,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 42.79% |
39553 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,324 | 56.83% |
| Black | 5,581 | 30.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,758 | 9.68% |
| Asian | 362 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.78% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39553 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 994 | 37.03% |
| Black | 1,211 | 45.12% |
| Hispanic | 440 | 16.39% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
39553 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 763 | 7.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,252 | 13.12% |
| High School Diploma | 3,007 | 31.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 153 | 1.6% |
| GED or Alternate | 771 | 8.08% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,002 | 20.97% |
| Associates Degree | 1,013 | 10.61% |
| Masters Degree | 421 | 4.41% |
| Professional Degree | 72 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 92 | 0.96% |