Bay Springs, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39422
Jasper County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,146
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,670
- Median income Below-median income area
- $88,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bay Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39422 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39422 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bay Springs, Jasper County, Mississippi, home to 5,146 residents across 354.9 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39422 reports a modest median household income of $51,670 (2% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,018. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $88,300 (34% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 82.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jasper County, so 39422 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 39422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bay Springs, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39422.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 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 39422, Bay Springs, 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
5,146
Population
354.9
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39422?
46.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
1.9%
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?
$51,670
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$29,018
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39422 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Bay Springs, 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)
$51,670 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,481housing units
2,481
Total Housing Units
1,977
Occupied Units
504
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$88,300
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 39422, employing approximately 2,904 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,277,000.
123
Businesses
2,904
Employees
$149.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.9% |
| Information | 5 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.4% |
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 39422 vs 39481 →
ZIP 39422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39168
Taylorsville (39168)
6,643 residents
- 39422
Bay Springs (39422)
5,146 residents
- 39481 1,867
Stringer (39481)
1,867 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39422 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39481
Stringer (39481)
$61,458 median income
- 39422
Bay Springs (39422)
$51,670 median income
- 39168
Taylorsville (39168)
$45,298 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39422 ranks #2 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 39422, 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 (5,146 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 39422 in?
ZIP code 39422 (Bay Springs) is located in Jasper County, Mississippi. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39422?
ZIP code 39422 in Bay Springs, MS has a population of 5,146 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39422?
The median household income in ZIP 39422 is $51,670, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39422?
The median home value in ZIP 39422 is $88,300, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39422 is White at 48.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39422?
ZIP code 39422 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 2,904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39422 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39422?
In ZIP code 39422, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% 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 39422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39422 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39422?
In ZIP code 39422, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39422 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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