ZIP Code 39040

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Bentonia · Yazoo County · Mississippi

Population
3,295

7/sq mi

Median income
$61,250

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$212,200

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.3%

Median age 34.3

Land area
451.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 39040 in Bentonia, Mississippi has a population of 3,295. The median household income is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $212,200, 24% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 451.4 square miles in Bentonia, Yazoo County, Mississippi. The area is home to 3,295 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39040 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39040 sits at $61,250 (17% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,005. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $212,200 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $1,047 per month, and 65.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yazoo County, so you can benchmark 39040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 39040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39040.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39040, Bentonia, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,295

Population

451.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39040?

34.3

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 21.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,250

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$28,005

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,515

Total Housing Units

1,335

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$212,200

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 39040, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,402,000.

23

Businesses

152

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 30.4%
Retail trade 5 21.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
39071 Flora, MS 5,346 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39040 in?
ZIP code 39040 (Bentonia) is located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. Yazoo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yazoo-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39040?
ZIP code 39040 in Bentonia, MS has a population of 3,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39040?
The median household income in ZIP 39040 is $61,250, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39040?
The median home value in ZIP 39040 is $212,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39040 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39040?
ZIP code 39040 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39040 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39040?
In ZIP code 39040, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39040?
In ZIP code 39040, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39040 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bentonia, MS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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