PlainZIP

Kosciusko, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39090

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

13,398
20/sq mi
$48,036
Median income
$112,400
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kosciusko pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39090 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39090 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi, home to 13,398 residents across 687.1 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39090 reports a modest median household income of $48,036 (9% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,088. Local economic indicators show a 20.6% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $112,400 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $822 a month; 68.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. To put 39090 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Attala 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 39090

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kosciusko, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39090.

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 39090, Kosciusko, 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

13,398

Population

687.1

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39090?

39.4

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 47.3%
African American 48.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$48,036

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$32,088

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39090 ranks nationally

Kosciusko, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,036 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,424

Total Housing Units

4,588

Occupied Units

836

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$112,400

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$822

Median Rent

1978

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

168

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+68%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39090 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 141
2021 +1.4% 142
2022 +7.4% 153
2023 -2.4% 149
2024 +12.2% 168

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 303 business establishments in ZIP 39090, employing approximately 4,408 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,316,000.

303

Businesses

4,408

Employees

$188.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 19.5%
Other services (except public administration) 37 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 36 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 32 10.6%
Finance and insurance 28 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 5.9%
Construction 16 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.6%
Manufacturing 10 3.3%
Wholesale trade 10 3.3%
Information 9 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.6%
Utilities 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.0%

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 39090 vs 39067 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39067 Ethel, MS 1,434 9.6 mi

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39067 standard
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Pop: 1,434

Related Areas

Attala County Kosciusko, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39090 in? ▼
ZIP code 39090 (Kosciusko) is located in Attala County, Mississippi. Attala County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/attala-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39090? ▼
ZIP code 39090 in Kosciusko, MS has a population of 13,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39090? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39090 is $48,036, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39090? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39090 is $112,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39090? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39090 is African American at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39090? ▼
ZIP code 39090 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 4,408 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39090? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39090 are: Retail trade (59), Other services (except public administration) (37), Health care and social assistance (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39090? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39090 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 39090? ▼
In ZIP code 39090, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% 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 39090? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39090 is 37.8 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 39090? ▼
In ZIP code 39090, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39090? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39090 is 20.6% 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.