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 Moderate-density area
- $30,413
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 2nd 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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,096. The poverty rate is 38.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,300 (32% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $863; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lauderdale County, so 39307 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$18,096
Per Capita Income
38.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39307 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Meridian, 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)
$30,413 7th percentile higher than 7% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
7,144housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 39305
Meridian (39305)
20,431 residents
- 39307
Meridian (39307)
18,603 residents
- 39323 1,290
Chunky (39323)
1,290 residents
- 39342 1,287
Marion (39342)
1,287 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39307 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39307 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39305
Meridian (39305)
$67,712 median income
- 39323
Chunky (39323)
$56,944 median income
- 39342
Marion (39342)
$45,298 median income
- 39307
Meridian (39307)
$30,413 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39307, 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 (18,603 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 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.
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