Edwards, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39066

Hinds County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,338
12/sq mi
$46,458
Median income
$143,200
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edwards pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39066 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39066 covers 377.2 square miles in Edwards, Hinds County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,338 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39066 reports a modest median household income of $46,458 (12% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,400. Local economic indicators show a 30.7% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $143,200 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $907 a month; 84.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39066, plus 6 more within Hinds County, give a clearer read than the 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 39066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39066.

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 39066, Edwards, 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

4,338

Population

377.2

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39066?

45.2

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 29.6%
African American 66.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$46,458

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,400

Per Capita Income

30.7%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

38.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39066 ranks nationally

Edwards, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,458 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,046

Total Housing Units

1,742

Occupied Units

304

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$143,200

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$907

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 39066, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,343,000.

26

Businesses

121

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 19.2%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
39041 Bolton, MS 3,404 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39066 in?
ZIP code 39066 (Edwards) is located in Hinds County, Mississippi. Hinds County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hinds-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39066?
ZIP code 39066 in Edwards, MS has a population of 4,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39066?
The median household income in ZIP 39066 is $46,458, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39066?
The median home value in ZIP 39066 is $143,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39066 is African American at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39066?
ZIP code 39066 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39066 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39066?
In ZIP code 39066, 40.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 39066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39066 is 38.0 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 39066?
In ZIP code 39066, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39066 is 30.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.