Taylorsville, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39168
Smith County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,643
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,298
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Taylorsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39168 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39168 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taylorsville, Smith County, Mississippi, home to 6,643 residents across 400.2 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39168 reports a modest median household income of $45,298 (14% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,925. The poverty rate is 23.6%, 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 $89,700 (33% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $727; owner occupancy is 85.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Smith County, so 39168 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 39168
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taylorsville, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39168.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Utilities 5
Utilities
5 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 39168, Taylorsville, 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
6,643
Population
400.2
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39168?
43.3
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.7%
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?
$45,298
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$26,925
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39168 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Taylorsville, 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)
$45,298 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
3,016housing units
3,016
Total Housing Units
2,645
Occupied Units
371
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,700
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$727
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 39168, employing approximately 1,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,048,000.
75
Businesses
1,451
Employees
$86.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 9.3% |
| Utilities | 5 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 39168 vs 39116 →
ZIP 39168 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39168
Taylorsville (39168)
6,643 residents
- 39422
Bay Springs (39422)
5,146 residents
- 39480
Soso (39480)
2,770 residents
- 39116 2,538
Mize (39116)
2,538 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39168 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39168 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39480
Soso (39480)
$74,853 median income
- 39116
Mize (39116)
$72,109 median income
- 39422
Bay Springs (39422)
$51,670 median income
- 39168
Taylorsville (39168)
$45,298 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39168 ranks #4 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 39168, 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 (6,643 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 39168 in?
ZIP code 39168 (Taylorsville) 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 39168?
ZIP code 39168 in Taylorsville, MS has a population of 6,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39168?
The median household income in ZIP 39168 is $45,298, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39168?
The median home value in ZIP 39168 is $89,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39168?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39168 is White at 52.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39168?
ZIP code 39168 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39168?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39168 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10), Manufacturing (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39168?
In ZIP code 39168, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 39168?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39168 is 29.7 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 39168?
In ZIP code 39168, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39168?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39168 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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