PlainZIP

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
$49,083
Median income
$101,400
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $20,000. Local economic indicators show a 22.6% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $101,400 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $973 monthly, and 64.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 39189 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Leake 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 →

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39189?

38.1

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 44.0%
African American 34.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 20.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$20,000

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39189 ranks nationally

Walnut Grove, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,083 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,471

Total Housing Units

1,229

Occupied Units

242

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.8%
Renter 35.2%

$101,400

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39189 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39189 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 39189 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
39359 Sebastopol, MS 273 4.6 mi
39057 Conehatta, MS 2,291 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Leake County

39051 standard
Carthage, MS
Pop: 16,569
39094 standard
Lena, MS
Pop: 3,956

Related Areas

Leake County Walnut Grove, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.