ZIP Code 39078

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Georgetown · Copiah County · Mississippi

Population
755

8/sq mi

Median home value
$216,500

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.5%

Median age 43.1

Land area
89.9 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39078 in Georgetown, Mississippi has a population of 755. Median home value is $216,500, 22% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.9 square miles in Georgetown, Copiah County, Mississippi. The area is home to 755 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 39078 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39078 sits at , while per-capita income is $17,982. The poverty rate stands at 40.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $216,500 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $398 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Copiah County, so you can benchmark 39078 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 →

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 39078, Georgetown, 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

755

Population

89.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39078?

43.1

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 60.5%
African American 32.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

366

Total Housing Units

264

Occupied Units

102

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$216,500

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$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

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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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Official Data Resources for Georgetown, 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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