Shuqualak, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39361
Noxubee County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,468
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $30,877
- Median income Below-median income area
- $54,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Shuqualak pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39361 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39361 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shuqualak, Noxubee County, Mississippi, home to just 1,468 residents across 376.4 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39361 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,877 (41% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,830. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $54,000 (60% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $911; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Noxubee County, so 39361 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 39361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shuqualak, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39361.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 39361, Shuqualak, 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
1,468
Population
376.4
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39361?
33.4
Median Age
34.6%
Male
65.4%
Female
2.1%
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?
$30,877
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$15,830
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39361 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Shuqualak, 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)
$30,877 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
580housing units
580
Total Housing Units
441
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$54,000
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$911
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 39361, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,379,000.
20
Businesses
236
Employees
$13.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 25.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 15.0% |
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 39361 vs 39341 →
ZIP 39361 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39341
Macon (39341)
7,156 residents
- 39358 1,679
Scooba (39358)
1,679 residents
- 39361 1,468
Shuqualak (39361)
1,468 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39361 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39361 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39358
Scooba (39358)
$51,786 median income
- 39341
Macon (39341)
$45,535 median income
- 39361
Shuqualak (39361)
$30,877 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39361 ranks #3 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 39361, 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 (1,468 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 39361 in?
ZIP code 39361 (Shuqualak) is located in Noxubee County, Mississippi. Noxubee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/noxubee-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39361?
ZIP code 39361 in Shuqualak, MS has a population of 1,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39361?
The median household income in ZIP 39361 is $30,877, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39361?
The median home value in ZIP 39361 is $54,000, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39361 is African American at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39361?
ZIP code 39361 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39361 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39361?
In ZIP code 39361, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 39361?
In ZIP code 39361, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39361 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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