PlainZIP

Pulaski, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39152

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

1,284
8/sq mi
$42,096
Median income
6.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pulaski pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39152 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39152 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pulaski, Smith County, Mississippi, home to just 1,284 residents across 154.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39152 reports a modest median household income of $42,096 (20% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $17,317. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 94.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. To put 39152 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Smith 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 →

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 39152, Pulaski, 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

1,284

Population

154.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39152?

42.3

Median Age

59.9%

Male

40.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 10.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,096

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$17,317

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39152 ranks nationally

Pulaski, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,096 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%

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

What does housing look like?

312

Total Housing Units

217

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 39152, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,009,000.

4

Businesses

19

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 75.0%

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 39152 vs 39117 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39117 Morton, MS 10,697 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Smith County

39168 standard
Taylorsville, MS
Pop: 6,643
39153 standard
Raleigh, MS
Pop: 3,724
39116 standard
Mize, MS
Pop: 2,538

Related Areas

Smith County Pulaski, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39152 in? ▼
ZIP code 39152 (Pulaski) is located in Smith County, Mississippi. Smith County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/smith-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39152? ▼
ZIP code 39152 in Pulaski, MS has a population of 1,284 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39152? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39152 is $42,096, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39152? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39152 is White at 89.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39152? ▼
ZIP code 39152 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39152? ▼
In ZIP code 39152, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 39152? ▼
In ZIP code 39152, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39152? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39152 is 17.3% 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.