PlainZIP

Flora, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39071

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

5,346
18/sq mi
$54,700
Median income
$311,500
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Flora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flora, Madison County, Mississippi, home to 5,346 residents across 305.5 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39071 reports a modest median household income of $54,700 (4% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $46,344. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Housing costs here run $311,500 for a typical home value (132% above the state average), with rent averaging $607 a month; 71.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 39071 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Madison 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 39071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flora, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39071.

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 39071, Flora, 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

5,346

Population

305.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39071?

40.9

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 39.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$54,700

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$46,344

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39071 ranks nationally

Flora, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,700 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,709

Total Housing Units

2,298

Occupied Units

411

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$311,500

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

$607

Median Rent

1985

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39071 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 175
2021 +7.5% 188
2022 +8.7% 205
2023 +7.4% 220
2024 +11.9% 246

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 123 business establishments in ZIP 39071, employing approximately 705 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,989,000.

123

Businesses

705

Employees

$27.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 17.9%
Construction 16 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.3%
Manufacturing 8 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.5%
Wholesale trade 5 4.1%
Information 5 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.4%
Finance and insurance 3 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.4%
Educational services 3 2.4%

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 39071 vs 39040 →

ZIP 39071 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 39071 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39071 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 39071 ranks #3 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
39040 Bentonia, MS 3,295 8.3 mi
39157 Ridgeland, MS 24,645 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

39110 standard
Madison, MS
Pop: 36,143
39046 standard
Canton, MS
Pop: 26,398
39157 standard
Ridgeland, MS
Pop: 24,645
39045 standard
Camden, MS
Pop: 1,353
39174 standard
Tougaloo, MS
Pop: 715

Related Areas

Madison County Flora, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39071 in? ▼
ZIP code 39071 (Flora) is located in Madison County, Mississippi. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39071? ▼
ZIP code 39071 in Flora, MS has a population of 5,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39071? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39071 is $54,700, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39071? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39071 is $311,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39071? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39071 is White at 59.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39071? ▼
ZIP code 39071 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 705 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39071? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39071 are: Retail trade (22), Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39071? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39071 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 39071? ▼
In ZIP code 39071, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 39071? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39071 is 27.8 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 39071? ▼
In ZIP code 39071, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39071? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39071 is 17.8% 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.