PlainZIP

Meridian, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39301

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

27,449
38/sq mi
$41,766
Median income
$119,400
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meridian pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, with 27,449 residents across 722.3 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39301 reports a modest median household income of $41,766 (21% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,765. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $119,400 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $905 monthly, and 60.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 39301 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lauderdale 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 39301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meridian, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39301.

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 39301, Meridian, 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

27,449

Population

722.3

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39301?

42.7

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%
African American 39.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$41,766

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$25,765

Per Capita Income

27.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39301 ranks nationally

Meridian, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,766 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,704

Total Housing Units

8,700

Occupied Units

2,004

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$119,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$905

Median Rent

1976

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

+12.9%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39301 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 130
2021 +5.7% 137
2022 +7.7% 148
2023 +5.5% 156
2024 +12.9% 176

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 974 business establishments in ZIP 39301, employing approximately 16,669 people with a combined annual payroll of $810,960,000.

974

Businesses

16,669

Employees

$811.0M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 204 20.9%
Health care and social assistance 134 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 104 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 102 10.5%
Finance and insurance 83 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 5.8%
Construction 53 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 3.9%
Wholesale trade 33 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.9%
Manufacturing 26 2.7%
Information 19 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 1.0%
Utilities 10 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.0%
Educational services 7 0.7%

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 39301 vs 39364 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39364 Toomsuba, MS 2,985 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County

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Meridian, MS
Pop: 20,431
39307 standard
Meridian, MS
Pop: 18,603
39325 standard
Collinsville, MS
Pop: 5,983
39335 standard
Lauderdale, MS
Pop: 3,160
39364 standard
Toomsuba, MS
Pop: 2,985
39320 standard
Bailey, MS
Pop: 1,828

Related Areas

Lauderdale County Meridian, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39301 in? ▼
ZIP code 39301 (Meridian) is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Lauderdale County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lauderdale-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39301? ▼
ZIP code 39301 in Meridian, MS has a population of 27,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39301 is $41,766, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39301 is $119,400, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39301 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39301? ▼
ZIP code 39301 has 974 business establishments employing approximately 16,669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39301 are: Retail trade (204), Health care and social assistance (134), Accommodation and food services (104). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39301 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 39301? ▼
In ZIP code 39301, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 39301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39301 is 23.3 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 39301? ▼
In ZIP code 39301, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39301 is 27.8% 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.