ZIP Code 39307

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Meridian · Lauderdale County · Mississippi

Population
18,603

75/sq mi

Median income
$30,413

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$91,300

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.1%

Median age 38.5

Land area
247.1 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Meridian, MS

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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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