PlainZIP

Mendenhall, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39114

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

9,998
20/sq mi
$60,286
Median income
$129,300
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mendenhall pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39114 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39114 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mendenhall, Simpson County, Mississippi, home to 9,998 residents across 492.5 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39114 reports a modest median household income of $60,286 (15% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,715. Local economic indicators show a 22.9% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $129,300 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $855 monthly, and 85.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 39114 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Simpson 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 39114

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendenhall, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39114.

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 39114, Mendenhall, 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

9,998

Population

492.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39114?

45.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.3%
African American 34.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$60,286

Median Household Income

+15% vs state

$32,715

Per Capita Income

22.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

35.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39114 ranks nationally

Mendenhall, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,286 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,438

Total Housing Units

3,650

Occupied Units

788

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$129,300

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$855

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

-16.3%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39114 have decreased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 177
2021 +5.8% 188
2022 +12.2% 211
2023 +35.8% 286
2024 -16.3% 239

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 149 business establishments in ZIP 39114, employing approximately 2,029 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,446,000.

149

Businesses

2,029

Employees

$92.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 26 17.4%
Construction 23 15.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.7%
Finance and insurance 8 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.0%
Wholesale trade 4 2.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 2.0%
Manufacturing 3 2.0%
Information 3 2.0%

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 39114 vs 39062 →

ZIP 39114 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 39114 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 39114 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 39114 ranks #2 of 4 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
39062 D Lo, MS 467 4.7 mi
39111 Magee, MS 10,460 7.6 mi
39044 Braxton, MS 3,872 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Simpson County

39111 standard
Magee, MS
Pop: 10,460
39044 standard
Braxton, MS
Pop: 3,872
39149 standard
Pinola, MS
Pop: 1,649
39082 standard
Harrisville, MS
Pop: 1,312
39062 standard
D Lo, MS
Pop: 467

Related Areas

Simpson County Mendenhall, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39114 in? ▼
ZIP code 39114 (Mendenhall) is located in Simpson County, Mississippi. Simpson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/simpson-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39114? ▼
ZIP code 39114 in Mendenhall, MS has a population of 9,998 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39114? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39114 is $60,286, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39114? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39114 is $129,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39114? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39114 is White at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39114? ▼
ZIP code 39114 has 149 business establishments employing approximately 2,029 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39114? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39114 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39114? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39114 decreased by 16.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 39114? ▼
In ZIP code 39114, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 39114? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39114 is 35.3 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 39114? ▼
In ZIP code 39114, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39114? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39114 is 22.9% 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.