PlainZIP

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
$44,930
Median income
$97,900
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,680. Local economic indicators show a 25.5% poverty rate alongside 10.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $97,900 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $651 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39083, plus 4 more within Copiah County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39083?

42.9

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 24.2%
African American 67.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$26,680

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39083 ranks nationally

Hazlehurst, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,930 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,304

Total Housing Units

3,298

Occupied Units

1,006

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$97,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39083 ranks #2 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 39083 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 39083 ranks #3 of 3 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
39191 Wesson, MS 8,074 9.2 mi
39059 Crystal Springs, MS 12,073 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Copiah County

39059 standard
Crystal Springs, MS
Pop: 12,073
39191 standard
Wesson, MS
Pop: 8,074
39144 standard
Pattison, MS
Pop: 867
39078 standard
Georgetown, MS
Pop: 755

Related Areas

Copiah County Hazlehurst, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.