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 Low-density area
- $46,458
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,400. The poverty rate is 30.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $143,200 (6% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $907; 84.0% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hinds County, so 39066 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 39066
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edwards, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39066.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39066?
45.2
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
1.4%
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?
$46,458
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$34,400
Per Capita Income
30.7%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
38.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39066 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Edwards, 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)
$46,458 41st percentile higher than 41% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,046housing units
2,046
Total Housing Units
1,742
Occupied Units
304
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,200
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39066 vs 39041 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39041 | Bolton, MS | 3,404 | 10.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39066, 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 (4,338 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 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.
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