PlainZIP

Meridian, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39305

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

20,431
72/sq mi
$67,712
Median income
$172,400
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meridian pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39305 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, with 20,431 residents across 282.2 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39305 reports a modest median household income of $67,712 (29% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $36,356. Poverty here runs at 24.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $172,400 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,155 monthly, and 68.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lauderdale County, letting you compare 39305 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 39305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meridian, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39305.

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 39305, 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

20,431

Population

282.2

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39305?

38.0

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 55.8%
African American 34.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$67,712

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$36,356

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39305 ranks nationally

Meridian, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,712 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,446

Total Housing Units

8,782

Occupied Units

664

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$172,400

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,155

Median Rent

1978

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

151

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+51%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39305 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +51% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 123
2021 +6.1% 131
2022 +6.5% 139
2023 +1.6% 141
2024 +6.5% 151

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 325 business establishments in ZIP 39305, employing approximately 4,009 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,701,000.

325

Businesses

4,009

Employees

$126.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 47 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 46 14.2%
Accommodation and food services 35 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 6.8%
Construction 21 6.5%
Finance and insurance 19 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.4%
Wholesale trade 9 2.8%
Educational services 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.2%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%
Information 3 0.9%

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 39305 vs 39342 →

ZIP 39305 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 39305 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 39305 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 39305 ranks #2 of 5 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
39342 Marion, MS 1,287 5.1 mi
39320 Bailey, MS 1,828 7.3 mi
39326 Daleville, MS 720 9.5 mi
39309 Meridian, MS 601 8.5 mi
39307 Meridian, MS 18,603 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County

39301 standard
Meridian, MS
Pop: 27,449
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 39305 in? ▼
ZIP code 39305 (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 39305? ▼
ZIP code 39305 in Meridian, MS has a population of 20,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39305 is $67,712, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39305 is $172,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39305 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39305? ▼
ZIP code 39305 has 325 business establishments employing approximately 4,009 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39305 are: Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (47), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39305 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 51%. 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 39305? ▼
In ZIP code 39305, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 39305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39305 is 26.0 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 39305? ▼
In ZIP code 39305, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39305 is 24.0% 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.