PlainZIP

Carson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39427

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

1,314
9/sq mi
$31,860
Median income
$52,200
Median home value
3.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39427 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carson, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, home to just 1,314 residents across 151.0 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39427 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,860 (39% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,124. The poverty rate stands at 37.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $52,200 (61% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson Davis County, so you can benchmark 39427 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 →

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 39427, Carson, 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

1,314

Population

151.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39427?

56.1

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 11.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$31,860

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$24,124

Per Capita Income

37.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39427 ranks nationally

Carson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,860 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 75.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.4%

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

What does housing look like?

535

Total Housing Units

407

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$52,200

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 39427, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,407,000.

4

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 39427 vs 39421 →

ZIP 39427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39427 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39427 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39421 Bassfield, MS 2,936 6.8 mi
39656 Oak Vale, MS 803 7.0 mi
39474 Prentiss, MS 6,050 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson Davis County

39474 standard
Prentiss, MS
Pop: 6,050
39119 standard
Mount Olive, MS
Pop: 5,506
39421 standard
Bassfield, MS
Pop: 2,936
39656 standard
Oak Vale, MS
Pop: 803

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Carson, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39427 in? ▼
ZIP code 39427 (Carson) is located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Jefferson Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-davis-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39427? ▼
ZIP code 39427 in Carson, MS has a population of 1,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39427? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39427 is $31,860, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39427? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39427 is $52,200, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39427? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39427 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39427? ▼
ZIP code 39427 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39427? ▼
In ZIP code 39427, 75.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.4% 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 39427? ▼
In ZIP code 39427, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39427? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39427 is 37.9% 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.