PlainZIP

Lawrence, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39336

Newton County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,235
6/sq mi
$38,750
Median income
$57,000
Median home value
8.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrence pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39336 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39336 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Newton County, Mississippi, home to just 1,235 residents across 202.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39336 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,750 (26% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $23,290. Local economic indicators show a 36.0% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $57,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $734 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. To put 39336 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Newton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 39336, Lawrence, 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

1,235

Population

202.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39336?

45.1

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 39.1%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$38,750

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$23,290

Per Capita Income

36.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39336 ranks nationally

Lawrence, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,750 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

536

Total Housing Units

529

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$57,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$734

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 39336, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $284,000.

5

Businesses

12

Employees

$284K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 39336 vs 39092 →

ZIP 39336 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39336 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39336 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39336 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39092 Lake, MS 2,934 6.6 mi
39345 Newton, MS 6,127 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newton County

39345 standard
Newton, MS
Pop: 6,127
39327 standard
Decatur, MS
Pop: 4,190
39057 standard
Conehatta, MS
Pop: 2,291
39332 standard
Hickory, MS
Pop: 1,923
39337 standard
Little Rock, MS
Pop: 1,808
39323 standard
Chunky, MS
Pop: 1,290

Related Areas

Newton County Lawrence, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39336 in? ▼
ZIP code 39336 (Lawrence) 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 39336? ▼
ZIP code 39336 in Lawrence, MS has a population of 1,235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39336? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39336 is $38,750, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39336? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39336 is $57,000, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39336? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39336 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39336? ▼
ZIP code 39336 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39336? ▼
In ZIP code 39336, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 39336? ▼
In ZIP code 39336, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39336? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39336 is 36.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.