39702 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 39702 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39702 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39702 is 3.8%.
| Population | 23,524 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 226 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,608 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,671 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $359,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 50.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 61.73% |
39702 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,189 | 47.62% |
| Black | 11,908 | 50.68% |
| Hispanic | 254 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
39702 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,399 | 35.51% |
| Black | 2,463 | 62.51% |
| Hispanic | 52 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
39702 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,059 | 8.71% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,346 | 11.07% |
| High School Diploma | 3,589 | 29.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 343 | 2.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,303 | 10.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,711 | 22.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,138 | 9.36% |
| Masters Degree | 537 | 4.41% |
| Professional Degree | 91 | 0.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 47 | 0.39% |
