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 Low-density area
- $66,758
- Median income Near-median income area
- $107,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Preston pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st 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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,565. The poverty rate is 24.7%, 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 $107,300 (20% below the average Mississippi ZIP); owner occupancy is 91.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Kemper County, so 39354 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 39354
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Preston, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39354.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39354?
42.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
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?
$66,758
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,565
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39354 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Preston, 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)
$66,758 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
887housing units
887
Total Housing Units
731
Occupied Units
156
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,300
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39354, 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 (2,094 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 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.
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