PlainZIP

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
$49,946
Median income
$117,000
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,776. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $117,000 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $721 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Copiah County, so you can benchmark 39059 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39059?

41.6

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 39.0%
African American 55.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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

$34,776

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39059 ranks nationally

Crystal Springs, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,946 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,278

Total Housing Units

4,433

Occupied Units

845

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$117,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39059 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39170 Terry, MS 9,407 9.1 mi
39083 Hazlehurst, MS 10,626 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Copiah County

39083 standard
Hazlehurst, MS
Pop: 10,626
39191 standard
Wesson, MS
Pop: 8,074
39144 standard
Pattison, MS
Pop: 867
39078 standard
Georgetown, MS
Pop: 755

Related Areas

Copiah County Crystal Springs, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.