Cary, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39054
Sharkey County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 341
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cary pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39054 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39054 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cary, Sharkey County, Mississippi, home to just 341 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 39054, but per-capita income is $19,263. The poverty rate is 38.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $51,400 (62% below the average Mississippi ZIP); owner occupancy is 71.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Sharkey County, so 39054 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39054, Cary, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
341
Population
10.5
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39054?
46.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$19,263
Per Capita Income
38.9%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
133housing units
133
Total Housing Units
109
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
3.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$51,400
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 39054, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $849,000.
8
Businesses
45
Employees
$849K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39054 vs 39159 →
ZIP 39054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39159
Rolling Fork (39159)
3,334 residents
- 39113 595
Mayersville (39113)
595 residents
- 39054 341
Cary (39054)
341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39054 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39054 in?
ZIP code 39054 (Cary) is located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Sharkey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sharkey-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39054?
ZIP code 39054 in Cary, MS has a population of 341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39054?
The median home value in ZIP 39054 is $51,400, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39054 is African American at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39054?
ZIP code 39054 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39054?
In ZIP code 39054, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 39054?
In ZIP code 39054, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39054 is 38.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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