ZIP Code 39153

ZIP code 39153 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 400.4 square miles in Raleigh, Smith County, Mississippi. The area is home to 3,724 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39153 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39153 sits at $60,833 (16% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,144. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $99,200 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $636 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39153 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 40 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39153 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →