PlainZIP

Pelahatchie, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39145

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

5,170
15/sq mi
$64,318
Median income
$165,000
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pelahatchie pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39145 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39145 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelahatchie, Rankin County, Mississippi, home to 5,170 residents across 340.1 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39145 reports a modest median household income of $64,318 (22% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,889. Local economic indicators show a 8.7% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $165,000 for a typical home value (23% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,002 a month; 82.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rankin County, letting you compare 39145 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 39145

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pelahatchie, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39145.

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 39145, Pelahatchie, 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

5,170

Population

340.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39145?

43.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%
African American 15.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$64,318

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$30,889

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39145 ranks nationally

Pelahatchie, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,318 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,325

Total Housing Units

1,982

Occupied Units

343

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$165,000

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$1,002

Median Rent

1992

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

+13.9%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39145 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 148
2021 +7.7% 160
2022 +18.2% 189
2023 +1.5% 191
2024 +13.9% 218

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 114 business establishments in ZIP 39145, employing approximately 1,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,482,000.

114

Businesses

1,081

Employees

$50.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 14.9%
Retail trade 15 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.9%
Manufacturing 5 4.4%
Wholesale trade 5 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.6%

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 39145 vs 39117 →

ZIP 39145 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 39145 ranks #4 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 39145 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 39145 ranks #3 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
39117 Morton, MS 10,697 8.5 mi
39042 Brandon, MS 34,198 10.5 mi
39047 Brandon, MS 34,539 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rankin County

39047 standard
Brandon, MS
Pop: 34,539
39042 standard
Brandon, MS
Pop: 34,198
39208 standard
Pearl, MS
Pop: 31,371
39073 standard
Florence, MS
Pop: 19,685
39232 standard
Flowood, MS
Pop: 7,068
39218 standard
Richland, MS
Pop: 6,943

Related Areas

Rankin County Pelahatchie, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39145 in? ▼
ZIP code 39145 (Pelahatchie) is located in Rankin County, Mississippi. Rankin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rankin-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39145? ▼
ZIP code 39145 in Pelahatchie, MS has a population of 5,170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39145? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39145 is $64,318, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39145? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39145 is $165,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39145? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39145 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39145? ▼
ZIP code 39145 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39145? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39145 are: Construction (17), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39145? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39145 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 39145? ▼
In ZIP code 39145, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 39145? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39145 is 31.0 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 39145? ▼
In ZIP code 39145, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39145? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39145 is 8.7% 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.