Lake, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39092
Scott County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,934
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $31,937
- Median income Below-median income area
- $47,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39092 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39092 covers 276.8 square miles in Lake, Scott County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,934 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39092 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,937 (39% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,215. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $47,600 (65% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $549; owner occupancy is 85.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Scott County, so 39092 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 39092
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39092.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 39092, Lake, 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
2,934
Population
276.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39092?
38.9
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
0.1%
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?
$31,937
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$25,215
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39092 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Lake, 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)
$31,937 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
1,538housing units
1,538
Total Housing Units
1,338
Occupied Units
200
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$47,600
Median Home Value
-65% vs state ZIP avg
$549
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 39092, employing approximately 492 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,815,000.
26
Businesses
492
Employees
$25.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 23.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 39092 vs 39336 →
ZIP 39092 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39074
Forest (39074)
14,896 residents
- 39092 2,934
Lake (39092)
2,934 residents
- 39336 1,235
Lawrence (39336)
1,235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39092 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39092 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39074
Forest (39074)
$46,030 median income
- 39336
Lawrence (39336)
$38,750 median income
- 39092
Lake (39092)
$31,937 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39092 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 39092, 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 (2,934 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Scott County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39092 in?
ZIP code 39092 (Lake) is located in Scott County, Mississippi. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39092?
ZIP code 39092 in Lake, MS has a population of 2,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39092?
The median household income in ZIP 39092 is $31,937, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39092?
The median home value in ZIP 39092 is $47,600, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39092?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39092 is White at 54.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39092?
ZIP code 39092 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39092?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39092 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (6), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39092?
In ZIP code 39092, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% 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 39092?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39092 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39092?
In ZIP code 39092, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39092?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39092 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 39092's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 39092 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Lake, MS ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.