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 Moderate-density area
- $60,286
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39114 (Mendenhall, MS) fell -16.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.8 in 2023 to 239.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,715. The poverty rate is 22.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $129,300 (4% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $855; 85.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Simpson County, so 39114 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 39114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mendenhall, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39114.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39114?
45.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.4%
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?
$60,286
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$32,715
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39114 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Mendenhall, 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)
$60,286 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
4,438housing units
4,438
Total Housing Units
3,650
Occupied Units
788
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 39111
Magee (39111)
10,460 residents
- 39114
Mendenhall (39114)
9,998 residents
- 39044 3,872
Braxton (39044)
3,872 residents
- 39062 467
D Lo (39062)
467 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39114 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39044
Braxton (39044)
$74,417 median income
- 39114
Mendenhall (39114)
$60,286 median income
- 39111
Magee (39111)
$49,140 median income
- 39062
D Lo (39062)
$32,292 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39114, 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 (9,998 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Simpson County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 39114's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 39114 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Mendenhall, 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.