| ZIP Code | 39039 |
|---|---|
| City | Benton |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Yazoo County |
| Area Code | 662 |
| Elevation | 290 ft |
| Latitude | 32.816556 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.22886 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28163 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↓ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.5% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 398 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 332 (23.4%) |
| Associates | 220 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 50 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 382 (27%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,381 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,600 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 76% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $993/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,264 |
| Vacant Units | 251 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,264 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 251 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 39039 is located in Benton, Mississippi, within Yazoo County. With a population of 2,218, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 39039 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,381 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 39039 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $993 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 76% since 2019.
The population of 39039 is majority White (67.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 39039 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 39039 in Benton, MS is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,218 residents, a median household income of $56,381, and a median home value of $150,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.