Crystal Springs, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39059
Copiah County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,073
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,946
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crystal Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39059 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39059 (Crystal Springs, MS) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.2 in 2023 to 224.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, home to 12,073 residents across 412.0 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39059 reports a modest median household income of $49,946 (5% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,776. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $117,000 (13% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $721; 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Copiah County, so 39059 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 39059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crystal Springs, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39059.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance 10
Finance and insurance
10 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39059, Crystal Springs, 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
12,073
Population
412.0
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39059?
41.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
2.7%
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?
$49,946
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$34,776
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39059 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Crystal Springs, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,946 49th percentile higher than 49% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
5,278housing units
5,278
Total Housing Units
4,433
Occupied Units
845
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,000
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$721
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39059 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.8% | 147 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 156 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 177 |
| 2023 | +24.1% | 219 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 224 |
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 174 business establishments in ZIP 39059, employing approximately 1,662 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,169,000.
174
Businesses
1,662
Employees
$78.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 14 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 39059 vs 39170 →
ZIP 39059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39059
Crystal Springs (39059)
12,073 residents
- 39083
Hazlehurst (39083)
10,626 residents
- 39170
Terry (39170)
9,407 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39059 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39170
Terry (39170)
$66,638 median income
- 39059
Crystal Springs (39059)
$49,946 median income
- 39083
Hazlehurst (39083)
$44,930 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39059 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39059, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,073 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39059 in?
ZIP code 39059 (Crystal Springs) is located in Copiah County, Mississippi. Copiah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/copiah-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39059?
ZIP code 39059 in Crystal Springs, MS has a population of 12,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39059?
The median household income in ZIP 39059 is $49,946, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39059?
The median home value in ZIP 39059 is $117,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39059 is African American at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39059?
ZIP code 39059 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39059 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (27), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39059 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 39059?
In ZIP code 39059, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 39059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39059 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39059?
In ZIP code 39059, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39059 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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