Hazlehurst, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39083
Copiah County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,626
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,930
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hazlehurst pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39083 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39083 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hazlehurst, Copiah County, Mississippi, home to 10,626 residents across 856.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39083 reports a modest median household income of $44,930 (15% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,680. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,900 (27% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $651; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Copiah County, so 39083 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 39083
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazlehurst, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39083.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
19 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 39083, Hazlehurst, 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
10,626
Population
856.9
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39083?
42.9
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
2.5%
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?
$44,930
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$26,680
Per Capita Income
25.5%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39083 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Hazlehurst, 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)
$44,930 37th percentile higher than 37% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,304housing units
4,304
Total Housing Units
3,298
Occupied Units
1,006
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,900
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$651
Median Rent
1984
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
+48.0%
YoY Change (2022)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39083 have increased 48.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +10.5% | 154 |
| 2019 | -1.4% | 152 |
| 2020 | -5.7% | 143 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 155 |
| 2022 | +48.0% | 230 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 206 business establishments in ZIP 39083, employing approximately 3,485 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,445,000.
206
Businesses
3,485
Employees
$124.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 19.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.9% |
| Information | 4 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.9% |
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 39083 vs 39191 →
ZIP 39083 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39059
Crystal Springs (39059)
12,073 residents
- 39083
Hazlehurst (39083)
10,626 residents
- 39191
Wesson (39191)
8,074 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39083 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39083 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39191
Wesson (39191)
$56,883 median income
- 39059
Crystal Springs (39059)
$49,946 median income
- 39083
Hazlehurst (39083)
$44,930 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39083 ranks #3 of 3 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 39083, 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 (10,626 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 39083 in?
ZIP code 39083 (Hazlehurst) 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 39083?
ZIP code 39083 in Hazlehurst, MS has a population of 10,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39083?
The median household income in ZIP 39083 is $44,930, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39083?
The median home value in ZIP 39083 is $97,900, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39083?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39083 is African American at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39083?
ZIP code 39083 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 3,485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39083?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39083 are: Retail trade (41), Health care and social assistance (28), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39083?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39083 increased by 48.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 39083?
In ZIP code 39083, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 39083?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39083 is 26.5 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 39083?
In ZIP code 39083, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39083?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39083 is 25.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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