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 Moderate-density area
- $48,036
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39090 (Kosciusko, MS) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 149.4 in 2023 to 167.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,088. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,400 (16% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $822; owner occupancy is 68.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Attala County, so 39090 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 39090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kosciusko, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39090.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
28 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39090?
39.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$48,036
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$32,088
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39090 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Kosciusko, 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)
$48,036 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
5,424housing units
5,424
Total Housing Units
4,588
Occupied Units
836
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39090, 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 (13,398 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 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.
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