ZIP Code 39307
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Meridian · Lauderdale County · Mississippi
- Population
- 18,603
- Median income
- $30,413
- Median home value
- $91,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.1%
- Land area
- 247.1 sq mi
75/sq mi
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
▼ 67% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
Chicago
ZIP code 39307 in Meridian, Mississippi has a population of 18,603. The median household income is $30,413, which is 60% below the national average. Median home value is $91,300, 67% below the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39307 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 247.1 square miles in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The area is home to 18,603 residents, producing a population density of 75 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39307 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39307 sits at $30,413 (42% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $18,096. The poverty rate stands at 38.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $91,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 55.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39307 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lauderdale County, so you can benchmark 39307 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39307
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39307.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 18
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade 16
Wholesale trade
16 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 39307?
38.5
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$30,413
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$18,096
Per Capita Income
38.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
7,144
Total Housing Units
5,830
Occupied Units
1,314
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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