39701 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 39701 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39701 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39701 is 3.8%.
| Population | 12,593 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 71 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,838 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $21,151 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $448,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 64.73% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 82.08% |
39701 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,241 | 33.97% |
| Black | 8,081 | 64.73% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39701 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 151 | 11.33% |
| Black | 1,113 | 83.5% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 54 | 4.05% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
39701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 367 | 5.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 973 | 14.21% |
| High School Diploma | 2,156 | 31.49% |
| No High School Diploma | 292 | 4.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 540 | 7.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,353 | 19.76% |
| Associates Degree | 451 | 6.59% |
| Masters Degree | 351 | 5.13% |
| Professional Degree | 215 | 3.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 149 | 2.18% |
