Newton, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39345
Newton County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,127
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,105
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39345 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newton, Newton County, Mississippi, home to 6,127 residents across 319.1 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39345 reports a modest median household income of $40,105 (24% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,399. The poverty rate is 33.1%, 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 $89,200 (34% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $524; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newton County, so 39345 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 39345
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newton, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39345.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 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 39345, Newton, 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
6,127
Population
319.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39345?
41.0
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$40,105
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$26,399
Per Capita Income
33.1%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39345 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Newton, 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)
$40,105 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
2,749housing units
2,749
Total Housing Units
2,281
Occupied Units
468
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$524
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 132 business establishments in ZIP 39345, employing approximately 2,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,198,000.
132
Businesses
2,691
Employees
$146.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 22.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.3% |
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 39345 vs 39332 →
ZIP 39345 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39345
Newton (39345)
6,127 residents
- 39332 1,923
Hickory (39332)
1,923 residents
- 39336 1,235
Lawrence (39336)
1,235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39345 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39345 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
- 39345
Newton (39345)
$40,105 median income
- 39336
Lawrence (39336)
$38,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39345 ranks #2 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 39345, 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 (6,127 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 39345 in?
ZIP code 39345 (Newton) 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 39345?
ZIP code 39345 in Newton, MS has a population of 6,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39345?
The median household income in ZIP 39345 is $40,105, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39345?
The median home value in ZIP 39345 is $89,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39345?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39345 is African American at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39345?
ZIP code 39345 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 2,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39345?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39345 are: Retail trade (30), Finance and insurance (17), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39345?
In ZIP code 39345, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 39345?
In ZIP code 39345, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39345?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39345 is 33.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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