PlainZIP

Meridian, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39307

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

18,603
75/sq mi
$30,413
Median income
$91,300
Median home value
12.1%
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, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
75
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39307 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39307 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, home to 18,603 residents across 247.1 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39307 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,413 (42% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $18,096. 38.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. Median home value sits at $91,300 (32% below the state average), median rent at $863 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is -. To put 39307 in local context, 3 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 39307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meridian, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39307.

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 39307, 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

18,603

Population

247.1

Area (sq mi)

75

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39307?

38.5

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 24.0%
African American 68.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$30,413

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$18,096

Per Capita Income

38.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39307 ranks nationally

Meridian, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,413 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,144

Total Housing Units

5,830

Occupied Units

1,314

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.2%
Renter 44.8%

$91,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1972

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2023)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39307 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -6.5% 113
2020 – 126
2021 +7.7% 136
2022 +14.8% 156
2023 +11.6% 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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 211 business establishments in ZIP 39307, employing approximately 4,357 people with a combined annual payroll of $179,262,000.

211

Businesses

4,357

Employees

$179.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 50 23.7%
Accommodation and food services 24 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 22 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.5%
Wholesale trade 16 7.6%
Finance and insurance 13 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.2%
Manufacturing 12 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.3%
Construction 8 3.8%
Educational services 4 1.9%
Information 3 1.4%

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 39307 vs 39323 →

ZIP 39307 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 39307 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39307 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 39307 ranks #4 of 4 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
39323 Chunky, MS 1,290 7.7 mi
39305 Meridian, MS 20,431 10.0 mi
39342 Marion, MS 1,287 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County

39301 standard
Meridian, MS
Pop: 27,449
39305 standard
Meridian, MS
Pop: 20,431
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 39307 in? ▼
ZIP code 39307 (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 39307? ▼
ZIP code 39307 in Meridian, MS has a population of 18,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39307? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39307 is $30,413, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39307? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39307 is $91,300, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39307? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39307 is African American at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39307? ▼
ZIP code 39307 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 4,357 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39307? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39307 are: Retail trade (50), Accommodation and food services (24), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39307? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39307 increased by 11.6% in 2023. 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 39307? ▼
In ZIP code 39307, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39307? ▼
In ZIP code 39307, approximately 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39307? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39307 is 38.0% 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.