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 Low-density area
- $16,914
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- Lowest
- 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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $9,566. Economic pressure is pronounced: 50.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 16.6%. Median home value is $146,400 (9% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $363; 26.8% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Holmes County, so 39079 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 39079
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goodman, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39079.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 39079?
20.5
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$16,914
Median Household Income
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$9,566
Per Capita Income
50.9%
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39079 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Goodman, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$16,914 1st percentile higher than 1% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
524housing units
524
Total Housing Units
373
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,400
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 39160
Sallis (39160)
2,889 residents
- 39146
Pickens (39146)
2,841 residents
- 39079
Goodman (39079)
2,037 residents
- 39045
Camden (39045)
1,353 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39079 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39079 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39160
Sallis (39160)
$58,933 median income
- 39045
Camden (39045)
$39,021 median income
- 39146
Pickens (39146)
$31,436 median income
- 39079 $16,914
Goodman (39079)
$16,914 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39079, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,037 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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