Marion, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39342
Lauderdale County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,287
- 201/sq mi High-density area
- $45,298
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marion pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 201
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39342 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39342 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marion, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, home to just 1,287 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 201 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39342 reports a modest median household income of $45,298 (14% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,597. The poverty rate is 23.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $187,300 (39% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $1,074; 50.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lauderdale County, so 39342 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 39342
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marion, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39342.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
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 39342, Marion, 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
1,287
Population
6.4
Area (sq mi)
201
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39342?
27.0
Median Age
37.0%
Male
63.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$45,298
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$21,597
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39342 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Marion, 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)
$45,298 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
723housing units
723
Total Housing Units
609
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,300
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$1,074
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 39342, employing approximately 359 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,117,000.
38
Businesses
359
Employees
$20.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 36.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 7.9% |
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 39342 vs 39305 →
ZIP 39342 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39305
Meridian (39305)
20,431 residents
- 39307
Meridian (39307)
18,603 residents
- 39320 1,828
Bailey (39320)
1,828 residents
- 39342 1,287
Marion (39342)
1,287 residents
- 39309 601
Meridian (39309)
601 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39342 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39342 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39320
Bailey (39320)
$70,852 median income
- 39305
Meridian (39305)
$67,712 median income
- 39342
Marion (39342)
$45,298 median income
- 39307
Meridian (39307)
$30,413 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39342 ranks #3 of 4 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 39342, 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 (1,287 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 39342 in?
ZIP code 39342 (Marion) 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 39342?
ZIP code 39342 in Marion, MS has a population of 1,287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39342?
The median household income in ZIP 39342 is $45,298, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39342?
The median home value in ZIP 39342 is $187,300, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39342?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39342 is African American at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39342?
ZIP code 39342 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39342?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39342 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (7), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39342?
In ZIP code 39342, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% 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 39342?
In ZIP code 39342, approximately 50.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39342?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39342 is 23.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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