PlainZIP

Preston, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39354

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

2,094
6/sq mi
$66,758
Median income
$107,300
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Preston pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39354 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39354 covers 332.4 square miles in Preston, Kemper County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,094 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39354 reports a modest median household income of $66,758 (27% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,565. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $107,300 (20% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Kemper County, so you can benchmark 39354 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 39354

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Preston, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39354.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 39354, Preston, 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

2,094

Population

332.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39354?

42.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 38.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$66,758

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$32,565

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39354 ranks nationally

Preston, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,758 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

887

Total Housing Units

731

Occupied Units

156

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.5%
Renter 8.5%

$107,300

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 39354, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,023,000.

17

Businesses

72

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 29.4%
Construction 3 17.6%
Retail trade 3 17.6%

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 39354 vs 39328 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39328 De Kalb, MS 4,806 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kemper County

39328 standard
De Kalb, MS
Pop: 4,806
39358 standard
Scooba, MS
Pop: 1,679
39352 standard
Porterville, MS
Pop: 812

Related Areas

Kemper County Preston, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39354 in? ▼
ZIP code 39354 (Preston) 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 39354? ▼
ZIP code 39354 in Preston, MS has a population of 2,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39354? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39354 is $66,758, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39354? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39354 is $107,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39354? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39354 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39354? ▼
ZIP code 39354 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39354? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39354 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39354? ▼
In ZIP code 39354, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 39354? ▼
In ZIP code 39354, approximately 91.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39354? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39354 is 24.7% 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.