PlainZIP

Goodman, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39079

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

2,037
12/sq mi
$16,914
Median income
$146,400
Median home value
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goodman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39079 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39079 covers 172.6 square miles in Goodman, Holmes County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,037 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39079 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $16,914 (68% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $9,566. Local economic indicators show a 50.9% poverty rate alongside 16.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $146,400 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $363 monthly, and 26.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.5, and the average commute is -. To put 39079 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Holmes 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 39079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goodman, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39079.

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 39079, Goodman, 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

2,037

Population

172.6

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39079?

20.5

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 31.0%
African American 63.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$16,914

Median Household Income

-68% vs state

$9,566

Per Capita Income

50.9%

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39079 ranks nationally

Goodman, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$16,914 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $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 32.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

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

What does housing look like?

524

Total Housing Units

373

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.8%
Renter 73.2%

$146,400

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$363

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 39079, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,889,000.

20

Businesses

91

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 20.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%

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 39079 vs 39146 →

ZIP 39079 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 39079 ranks #3 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 39079 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 39079 ranks #4 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
39146 Pickens, MS 2,841 7.1 mi
39160 Sallis, MS 2,889 9.1 mi
39045 Camden, MS 1,353 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Holmes County

39095 standard
Lexington, MS
Pop: 7,324
39063 standard
Durant, MS
Pop: 3,620
39169 standard
Tchula, MS
Pop: 2,957

Related Areas

Holmes County Goodman, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39079 in? ▼
ZIP code 39079 (Goodman) is located in Holmes County, Mississippi. Holmes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/holmes-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39079? ▼
ZIP code 39079 in Goodman, MS has a population of 2,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39079? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39079 is $16,914, which is 78% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39079? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39079 is $146,400, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39079? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39079 is African American at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39079? ▼
ZIP code 39079 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39079? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39079 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39079? ▼
In ZIP code 39079, 32.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% 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 39079? ▼
In ZIP code 39079, approximately 26.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39079? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39079 is 50.9% 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.