Philadelphia, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39350
Neshoba County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,865
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,779
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Philadelphia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39350 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39350 (Philadelphia, MS) fell -9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.8 in 2023 to 200.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39350 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Philadelphia, Neshoba County, Mississippi, with 24,865 residents across 1067.2 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39350 reports a modest median household income of $54,779 (4% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,112. The poverty rate is 23.5%, 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 $104,400 (22% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $836; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Mississippi and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 39350.
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 39350
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Philadelphia, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39350.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 42
Health care and social assistance
42 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 39350, Philadelphia, 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
24,865
Population
1067.2
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39350?
37.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
1.1%
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?
$54,779
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,112
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39350 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Philadelphia, 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)
$54,779 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
9,910housing units
9,910
Total Housing Units
8,514
Occupied Units
1,396
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,400
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$836
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39350 have decreased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.4% | 141 |
| 2021 | +3.8% | 146 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 157 |
| 2023 | +41.3% | 222 |
| 2024 | -9.7% | 200 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 487 business establishments in ZIP 39350, employing approximately 11,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,811,000.
487
Businesses
11,011
Employees
$624.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 109 | 22.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 42 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 27 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39350, 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 (24,865 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 39350 in?
ZIP code 39350 (Philadelphia) is located in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Neshoba County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/neshoba-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39350?
ZIP code 39350 in Philadelphia, MS has a population of 24,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39350?
The median household income in ZIP 39350 is $54,779, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39350?
The median home value in ZIP 39350 is $104,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39350?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39350 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39350?
ZIP code 39350 has 487 business establishments employing approximately 11,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39350?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39350 are: Retail trade (109), Other services (except public administration) (55), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39350?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39350 decreased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39350?
In ZIP code 39350, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 39350?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39350 is 24.6 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 39350?
In ZIP code 39350, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39350?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39350 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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