ZIP Code 39355

ZIP code 39355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 679.1 square miles in Quitman, Clarke County, Mississippi. The area is home to 7,131 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39355 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39355 sits at $50,022 (5% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,199. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $151,700 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $814 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39355 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →