PlainZIP

Fayette, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39069

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

5,409
12/sq mi
$38,324
Median income
$72,800
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39069 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39069 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fayette, Jefferson County, Mississippi, home to 5,409 residents across 458.4 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39069 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,324 (27% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $19,258. Local economic indicators show a 34.4% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $72,800 (46% below the state average), median rent at $459 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 39069 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 39069

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayette, MS

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,409

Population

458.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 39069 ranks nationally

Fayette, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,324 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39069 vs 39096 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39096 Lorman, MS 2,338 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

39668 standard
Union Church, MS
Pop: 681

Related Areas

Jefferson County Fayette, MS Mississippi

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.

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