PlainZIP

Vaughan, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39179

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

1,228
6/sq mi
$33,500
Median income
29.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39179 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39179 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vaughan, Yazoo County, Mississippi, home to just 1,228 residents across 211.7 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39179 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,500 (36% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,345. Poverty here runs at 24.2%, with unemployment measured at 1.2%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of $973 monthly, and 91.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58, and the average commute is -. To put 39179 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Yazoo 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 39179, Vaughan, 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

1,228

Population

211.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39179?

58.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 31.0%
African American 57.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$33,500

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$28,345

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39179 ranks nationally

Vaughan, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,500 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%

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

What does housing look like?

506

Total Housing Units

386

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$973

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 39179, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $559,000.

5

Businesses

15

Employees

$559K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 39179 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39179 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39179 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39179 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39039 Benton, MS 2,193 7.2 mi
39146 Pickens, MS 2,841 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yazoo County

39194 standard
Yazoo City, MS
Pop: 20,925
39040 standard
Bentonia, MS
Pop: 3,295
39146 standard
Pickens, MS
Pop: 2,841
39039 standard
Benton, MS
Pop: 2,193
39162 standard
Satartia, MS
Pop: 205
39088 standard
Holly Bluff, MS
Pop: 135

Related Areas

Yazoo County Vaughan, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39179 in? ▼
ZIP code 39179 (Vaughan) is located in Yazoo County, Mississippi. Yazoo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yazoo-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39179? ▼
ZIP code 39179 in Vaughan, MS has a population of 1,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39179? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39179 is $33,500, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39179? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39179 is African American at 57.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39179? ▼
ZIP code 39179 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39179? ▼
In ZIP code 39179, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% 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 39179? ▼
In ZIP code 39179, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39179? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39179 is 24.2% 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.