Mount Olive, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39119
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,506
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,766
- Median income Below-median income area
- $72,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Olive pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39119 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39119 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Olive, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, home to 5,506 residents across 359.9 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39119 reports a modest median household income of $49,766 (5% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,257. The poverty rate is 20.1%, 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 $72,600 (46% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $673; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson Davis County, so 39119 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 39119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Olive, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39119.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 39119, Mount Olive, 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
5,506
Population
359.9
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39119?
33.8
Median Age
38.8%
Male
61.2%
Female
0.2%
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?
$49,766
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$25,257
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39119 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Mount Olive, 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)
$49,766 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
2,501housing units
2,501
Total Housing Units
2,057
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$72,600
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$673
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 39119, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,242,000.
40
Businesses
263
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 15.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.5% |
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 39119 vs 39111 →
ZIP 39119 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
- 39428
Collins (39428)
9,761 residents
- 39119
Mount Olive (39119)
5,506 residents
- 39116 2,538
Mize (39116)
2,538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39119 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39119 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39116
Mize (39116)
$72,109 median income
- 39119
Mount Olive (39119)
$49,766 median income
- 39111
Magee (39111)
$49,140 median income
- 39428
Collins (39428)
$46,466 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39119 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 39119, 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 (5,506 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 39119 in?
ZIP code 39119 (Mount Olive) is located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Jefferson Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-davis-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39119?
ZIP code 39119 in Mount Olive, MS has a population of 5,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39119?
The median household income in ZIP 39119 is $49,766, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39119?
The median home value in ZIP 39119 is $72,600, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39119 is White at 50.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39119?
ZIP code 39119 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39119 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39119?
In ZIP code 39119, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 39119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39119 is 24.7 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 39119?
In ZIP code 39119, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39119 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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