ZIP Code 39069

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Fayette · Jefferson County · Mississippi

Population
5,409

12/sq mi

Median income
$38,324

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$72,800

▼ 74% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.7%

Median age 36.8

Land area
458.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 39069 in Fayette, Mississippi has a population of 5,409. The median household income is $38,324, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $72,800, 74% below the US average. 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 458.4 square miles in Fayette, Jefferson County, Mississippi. The area is home to 5,409 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 39069 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39069 sits at $38,324 (27% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $19,258. The poverty rate stands at 34.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $72,800 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $459 per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 39069 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 39069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39069.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39069, Fayette, 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

5,409

Population

458.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39069?

36.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 2.6%
African American 94.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$38,324

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$19,258

Per Capita Income

34.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,930

Total Housing Units

1,375

Occupied Units

555

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$72,800

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$459

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 39069, employing approximately 386 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,348,000.

35

Businesses

386

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 10 28.6%
Retail trade 6 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 8.6%

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
39096 Lorman, MS 2,338 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39069 in?
ZIP code 39069 (Fayette) is located in Jefferson County, Mississippi. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39069?
ZIP code 39069 in Fayette, MS has a population of 5,409 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39069?
The median household income in ZIP 39069 is $38,324, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39069?
The median home value in ZIP 39069 is $72,800, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39069 is African American at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39069?
ZIP code 39069 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39069 are: Health care and social assistance (10), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39069?
In ZIP code 39069, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 39069?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39069 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39069?
In ZIP code 39069, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39069 is 34.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fayette, MS

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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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