De Kalb, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39328
Kemper County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,806
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,930
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
De Kalb pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39328 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39328 covers 775.2 square miles in De Kalb, Kemper County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,806 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39328 reports a modest median household income of $42,930 (18% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,924. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,400 (29% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $431; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Kemper County, so 39328 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 39328
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in De Kalb, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39328.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food 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 39328, De Kalb, 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
4,806
Population
775.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39328?
43.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$42,930
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$20,924
Per Capita Income
30.0%
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39328 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
De Kalb, 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)
$42,930 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
2,165housing units
2,165
Total Housing Units
1,871
Occupied Units
294
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,400
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$431
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 39328, employing approximately 640 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,205,000.
53
Businesses
640
Employees
$22.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.7% |
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 39328 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39328
De Kalb (39328)
4,806 residents
- 39354
Preston (39354)
2,094 residents
- 39326 720
Daleville (39326)
720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39328 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39328 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39354
Preston (39354)
$66,758 median income
- 39326
Daleville (39326)
$58,789 median income
- 39328
De Kalb (39328)
$42,930 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39328 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 39328, 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 (4,806 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 39328 in?
ZIP code 39328 (De Kalb) is located in Kemper County, Mississippi. Kemper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kemper-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39328?
ZIP code 39328 in De Kalb, MS has a population of 4,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39328?
The median household income in ZIP 39328 is $42,930, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39328?
The median home value in ZIP 39328 is $95,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39328?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39328 is African American at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39328?
ZIP code 39328 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39328?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39328 are: Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39328?
In ZIP code 39328, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 39328?
In ZIP code 39328, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39328?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39328 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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