ZIP Code 39169

ZIP code 39169 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 394.3 square miles in Tchula, Holmes County, Mississippi. The area is home to 2,957 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 39169 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39169 sits at $36,231 (31% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $17,578. The poverty rate stands at 48.3% and the unemployment rate at 20.0%. On housing, the median home value is $48,200 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $538 per month, and 54.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39169 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39169 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 →