Yazoo City, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39194
Yazoo County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,925
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $32,260
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yazoo City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39194 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39194 (Yazoo City, MS) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.1 in 2023 to 174.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39194 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, with 20,925 residents across 1175.6 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39194 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,260 (39% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,372. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.8%. Median home value is $130,200 (3% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $767; 45.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Mississippi and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 39194.
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 39194
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yazoo City, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39194.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Finance and insurance 21
Finance and insurance
21 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 39194, Yazoo City, 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
20,925
Population
1175.6
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39194?
38.5
Median Age
56.5%
Male
43.5%
Female
4.7%
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?
$32,260
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$19,372
Per Capita Income
38.7%
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39194 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Yazoo City, 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)
$32,260 10th percentile higher than 10% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,263housing units
7,263
Total Housing Units
6,050
Occupied Units
1,213
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,200
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$767
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39194 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 139 |
| 2021 | +4.2% | 144 |
| 2022 | +7.9% | 156 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 167 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 175 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 301 business establishments in ZIP 39194, employing approximately 3,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,788,000.
301
Businesses
3,812
Employees
$165.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 21.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.6% |
| Information | 10 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39194, 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 (20,925 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 39194 in?
ZIP code 39194 (Yazoo City) 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 39194?
ZIP code 39194 in Yazoo City, MS has a population of 20,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39194?
The median household income in ZIP 39194 is $32,260, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39194?
The median home value in ZIP 39194 is $130,200, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39194?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39194 is African American at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39194?
ZIP code 39194 has 301 business establishments employing approximately 3,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39194?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39194 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39194?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39194 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39194?
In ZIP code 39194, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 39194?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39194 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39194?
In ZIP code 39194, approximately 45.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39194?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39194 is 38.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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