Georgetown, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39078
Copiah County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 755
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $216,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Georgetown pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39078 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39078 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Georgetown, Copiah County, Mississippi, home to just 755 residents across 89.9 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 39078, but per-capita income is $17,982. The poverty rate is 40.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $216,500 (61% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $398.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Copiah County, so 39078 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 →
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 39078, Georgetown, 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
755
Population
89.9
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39078?
43.1
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$17,982
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
366housing units
366
Total Housing Units
264
Occupied Units
102
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,500
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$398
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 39078, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,419,000.
10
Businesses
88
Employees
$3.4M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 40.0% |
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 39078 vs 39082 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39082 | Harrisville, MS | 1,312 | 6.2 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39078 in?
ZIP code 39078 (Georgetown) is located in Copiah County, Mississippi. Copiah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/copiah-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39078?
ZIP code 39078 in Georgetown, MS has a population of 755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39078?
The median home value in ZIP 39078 is $216,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39078 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39078?
ZIP code 39078 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39078?
In ZIP code 39078, 35.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39078?
In ZIP code 39078, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39078 is 40.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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