Buckatunna, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39322
Wayne County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,882
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,218
- Median income Below-median income area
- $59,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 3.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buckatunna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39322 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39322 covers 190.1 square miles in Buckatunna, Wayne County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,882 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39322 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,218 (29% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,772. The poverty rate is 30.0%, 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 $59,000 (56% below the average Mississippi ZIP); owner occupancy is 89.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Wayne County, so 39322 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 39322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buckatunna, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39322.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 39322, Buckatunna, 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
1,882
Population
190.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39322?
40.6
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$37,218
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$20,772
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39322 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Buckatunna, 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)
$37,218 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
833housing units
833
Total Housing Units
697
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$59,000
Median Home Value
-56% vs state ZIP avg
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 39322, employing approximately 98 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,986,000.
19
Businesses
98
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 26.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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 39322 vs 39367 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39367 | Waynesboro, MS | 15,096 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39322, 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 (1,882 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 39322 in?
ZIP code 39322 (Buckatunna) is located in Wayne County, Mississippi. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39322?
ZIP code 39322 in Buckatunna, MS has a population of 1,882 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39322?
The median household income in ZIP 39322 is $37,218, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39322?
The median home value in ZIP 39322 is $59,000, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39322?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39322 is White at 55.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39322?
ZIP code 39322 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 98 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39322?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39322 are: Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39322?
In ZIP code 39322, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.1% 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 39322?
In ZIP code 39322, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39322?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39322 is 30.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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