Walnut Grove, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39189
Leake County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,263
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,083
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walnut Grove pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39189 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39189 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walnut Grove, Leake County, Mississippi, home to 5,263 residents across 204.0 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39189 reports a modest median household income of $49,083 (7% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,000. The poverty rate is 22.6%, 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 $101,400 (25% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $973; owner occupancy is 64.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Leake County, so 39189 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 39189
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walnut Grove, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39189.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 39189, Walnut Grove, 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
5,263
Population
204.0
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39189?
38.1
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$49,083
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$20,000
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39189 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Walnut Grove, 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)
$49,083 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
1,471housing units
1,471
Total Housing Units
1,229
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,400
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 39189, employing approximately 196 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,806,000.
33
Businesses
196
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.1% |
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 39189 vs 39359 →
ZIP 39189 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39189
Walnut Grove (39189)
5,263 residents
- 39057
Conehatta (39057)
2,291 residents
- 39359 273
Sebastopol (39359)
273 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39189 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39189 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39057
Conehatta (39057)
$62,349 median income
- 39189
Walnut Grove (39189)
$49,083 median income
- 39359
Sebastopol (39359)
$39,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39189 ranks #2 of 3 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 39189, 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 (5,263 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 39189 in?
ZIP code 39189 (Walnut Grove) is located in Leake County, Mississippi. Leake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/leake-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39189?
ZIP code 39189 in Walnut Grove, MS has a population of 5,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39189?
The median household income in ZIP 39189 is $49,083, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39189?
The median home value in ZIP 39189 is $101,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39189?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39189 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39189?
ZIP code 39189 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39189?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39189 are: Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39189?
In ZIP code 39189, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 39189?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39189 is 29.6 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 39189?
In ZIP code 39189, approximately 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39189?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39189 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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