ZIP Code 39054

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Cary · Sharkey County · Mississippi

Population
341

33/sq mi

Median home value
$51,400

▼ 82% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 46.4

Land area
10.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39054 in Cary, Mississippi has a population of 341. Median home value is $51,400, 82% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.5 square miles in Cary, Sharkey County, Mississippi. The area is home to 341 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 39054 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39054 sits at , while per-capita income is $19,263. The poverty rate stands at 38.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $51,400 (62% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Sharkey County, so you can benchmark 39054 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 →

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 39054, Cary, 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

341

Population

10.5

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39054?

46.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 26.1%
African American 69.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

133

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$51,400

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

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 Code City Population Distance
39159 Rolling Fork, MS 3,334 2.3 mi
39113 Mayersville, MS 595 9.4 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Cary, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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