Decatur, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39327
Newton County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,190
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,667
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Decatur pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39327 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39327 covers 268.6 square miles in Decatur, Newton County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,190 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39327 reports a modest median household income of $57,667 (10% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,985. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $156,500 (16% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 80.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $879.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newton County, so 39327 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 39327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39327.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 39327, Decatur, 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
4,190
Population
268.6
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39327?
29.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
5.3%
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?
$57,667
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$35,985
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39327 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Decatur, 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)
$57,667 Top 36% higher than 64% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,636housing units
1,636
Total Housing Units
1,502
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,500
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$879
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 39327, employing approximately 265 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,384,000.
59
Businesses
265
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 23.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 7 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 39327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39327
Decatur (39327)
4,190 residents
- 39332
Hickory (39332)
1,923 residents
- 39337
Little Rock (39337)
1,808 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39327 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39332
Hickory (39332)
$65,286 median income
- 39337
Little Rock (39337)
$61,750 median income
- 39327
Decatur (39327)
$57,667 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39327 ranks #3 of 3 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 39327, 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 (4,190 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 39327 in?
ZIP code 39327 (Decatur) is located in Newton County, Mississippi. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39327?
ZIP code 39327 in Decatur, MS has a population of 4,190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39327?
The median household income in ZIP 39327 is $57,667, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39327?
The median home value in ZIP 39327 is $156,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39327 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39327?
ZIP code 39327 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 265 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39327 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39327?
In ZIP code 39327, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39327?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39327 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39327?
In ZIP code 39327, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39327 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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