Rolling Fork, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39159
Sharkey County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,334
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $45,995
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rolling Fork pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39159 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39159 covers 757.7 square miles in Rolling Fork, Sharkey County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,334 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39159 reports a modest median household income of $45,995 (12% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,373. The poverty rate is 24.5%, 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 $110,700 (18% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $564; owner occupancy is 65.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Sharkey County, so 39159 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 39159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rolling Fork, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39159.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 39159, Rolling Fork, 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
3,334
Population
757.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39159?
39.0
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
0.3%
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?
$45,995
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$21,373
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39159 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Rolling Fork, 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)
$45,995 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,149housing units
1,149
Total Housing Units
951
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,700
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$564
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 77 business establishments in ZIP 39159, employing approximately 556 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,230,000.
77
Businesses
556
Employees
$23.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 18.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 39159 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39159
Rolling Fork (39159)
3,334 residents
- 39113 595
Mayersville (39113)
595 residents
- 39054 341
Cary (39054)
341 residents
- 38745 144
Grace (38745)
144 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39159 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39159, 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 (3,334 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 39159 in?
ZIP code 39159 (Rolling Fork) is located in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Sharkey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sharkey-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39159?
ZIP code 39159 in Rolling Fork, MS has a population of 3,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39159?
The median household income in ZIP 39159 is $45,995, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39159?
The median home value in ZIP 39159 is $110,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39159?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39159 is African American at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39159?
ZIP code 39159 has 77 business establishments employing approximately 556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39159?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39159 are: Retail trade (14), Wholesale trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39159?
In ZIP code 39159, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 39159?
In ZIP code 39159, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39159?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39159 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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