ZIP Code 39046

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Canton · Madison County · Mississippi

Population
26,398

33/sq mi

Median income
$49,132

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$216,800

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.0%

Median age 38.3

Land area
799.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39046 in Canton, Mississippi has a population of 26,398. The median household income is $49,132, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $216,800, 22% below the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 799.9 square miles in Canton, Madison County, Mississippi. The area is home to 26,398 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 39046 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39046 sits at $49,132 (7% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,196. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $216,800 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $872 per month, and 60.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39046 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 39046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39046.

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 39046, Canton, 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

26,398

Population

799.9

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39046?

38.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 31.6%
African American 64.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$49,132

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$28,196

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,843

Total Housing Units

11,578

Occupied Units

1,265

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.7%
Renter 39.3%

$216,800

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$872

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39046 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 140
2021 +15.7% 162
2022 +12.5% 183
2023 +2.3% 187
2024 +12.4% 210

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 445 business establishments in ZIP 39046, employing approximately 11,978 people with a combined annual payroll of $720,466,000.

445

Businesses

11,978

Employees

$720.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 90 20.2%
Health care and social assistance 60 13.5%
Accommodation and food services 46 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 41 9.2%
Construction 37 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 5.6%
Wholesale trade 24 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 5.2%
Finance and insurance 19 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.8%
Manufacturing 14 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.6%
Information 5 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39046 in?
ZIP code 39046 (Canton) is located in Madison County, Mississippi. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39046?
ZIP code 39046 in Canton, MS has a population of 26,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39046?
The median household income in ZIP 39046 is $49,132, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39046?
The median home value in ZIP 39046 is $216,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39046 is African American at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39046?
ZIP code 39046 has 445 business establishments employing approximately 11,978 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39046 are: Retail trade (90), Health care and social assistance (60), Accommodation and food services (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39046?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39046 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39046?
In ZIP code 39046, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39046 is 25.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39046?
In ZIP code 39046, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39046 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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