PlainZIP

Lorman, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39096

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

2,338
5/sq mi
$48,864
Median income
$88,400
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39096 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39096 covers 508.3 square miles in Lorman, Claiborne County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,338 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39096 reports a modest median household income of $48,864 (7% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $22,897. Poverty here runs at 13.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $88,400 (34% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Claiborne County, so you can benchmark 39096 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 39096, Lorman, 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

2,338

Population

508.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39096?

22.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 18.9%
African American 77.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$48,864

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$22,897

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39096 ranks nationally

Lorman, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,864 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

731

Total Housing Units

512

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.2%
Renter 7.8%

$88,400

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 39096, employing approximately 180 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,416,000.

14

Businesses

180

Employees

$10.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 57.1%

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 39096 vs 39069 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39069 Fayette, MS 5,409 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Claiborne County

39150 standard
Port Gibson, MS
Pop: 5,914
39086 standard
Hermanville, MS
Pop: 1,635

Related Areas

Claiborne County Lorman, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39096 in? ▼
ZIP code 39096 (Lorman) is located in Claiborne County, Mississippi. Claiborne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/claiborne-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39096? ▼
ZIP code 39096 in Lorman, MS has a population of 2,338 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39096? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39096 is $48,864, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39096? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39096 is $88,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39096? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39096 is African American at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39096? ▼
ZIP code 39096 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39096? ▼
In ZIP code 39096, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39096? ▼
In ZIP code 39096, approximately 92.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39096? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39096 is 13.3% 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.