| ZIP Code | 39358 |
|---|---|
| City | Scooba |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Kemper County |
| Area Code | 601/662 |
| Elevation | 241 ft |
| Latitude | 32.831033 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.453711 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.2% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 91 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 46 (12%) |
| Associates | 76 (19.9%) |
| Bachelors | 69 (18.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 100 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,982 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 104% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 419 |
| Vacant Units | 154 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 419 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 154 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 39358 is located in Scooba, Mississippi, within Kemper County. With a population of 1,123, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21.4 years. Economically, 39358 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,982 is below the national average.
The population of 39358 is majority Black (57.44%). Residents are well-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 104% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 39358 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 39358 in Scooba, MS is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.