PlainZIP

Florence, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39073

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

19,685
48/sq mi
$66,829
Median income
$206,500
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Florence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39073 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Florence, Rankin County, Mississippi, home to 19,685 residents across 413.6 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39073 reports a modest median household income of $66,829 (27% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,022. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $206,500 (54% above the state average), median rent at $884 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rankin County, so you can benchmark 39073 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 39073

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Florence, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39073.

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 39073, Florence, 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

19,685

Population

413.6

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39073?

42.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 14.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$66,829

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$30,022

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39073 ranks nationally

Florence, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,829 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,614

Total Housing Units

7,822

Occupied Units

792

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$206,500

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1992

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

+8.1%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39073 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 157
2021 +7.4% 168
2022 +18.4% 199
2023 +3.3% 206
2024 +8.1% 222

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 325 business establishments in ZIP 39073, employing approximately 2,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,878,000.

325

Businesses

2,599

Employees

$115.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 74 22.8%
Retail trade 45 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 42 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 26 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 19 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 5.5%
Finance and insurance 16 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 4.9%
Wholesale trade 13 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.0%
Manufacturing 8 2.5%
Utilities 7 2.1%

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 39073 vs 39167 →

ZIP 39073 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 39073 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 39073 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 39073 ranks #2 of 4 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
39167 Star, MS 47 5.4 mi
39218 Richland, MS 6,943 8.9 mi
39193 Whitfield, MS 968 9.7 mi
39272 Byram, MS 12,551 9.5 mi
39212 Jackson, MS 33,263 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rankin County

39047 standard
Brandon, MS
Pop: 34,539
39042 standard
Brandon, MS
Pop: 34,198
39208 standard
Pearl, MS
Pop: 31,371
39232 standard
Flowood, MS
Pop: 7,068
39218 standard
Richland, MS
Pop: 6,943
39145 standard
Pelahatchie, MS
Pop: 5,170

Related Areas

Rankin County Florence, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39073 in? ▼
ZIP code 39073 (Florence) is located in Rankin County, Mississippi. Rankin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rankin-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39073? ▼
ZIP code 39073 in Florence, MS has a population of 19,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39073? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39073 is $66,829, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39073? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39073 is $206,500, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39073? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39073 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39073? ▼
ZIP code 39073 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 2,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39073? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39073 are: Construction (74), Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39073? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39073 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 39073? ▼
In ZIP code 39073, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 39073? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39073 is 28.5 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 39073? ▼
In ZIP code 39073, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39073? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39073 is 10.4% 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.