ZIP Code 39427

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Carson · Jefferson Davis County · Mississippi

Population
1,314

9/sq mi

Median income
$31,860

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$52,200

▼ 81% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.4%

Median age 56.1

Land area
151.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 39427 in Carson, Mississippi has a population of 1,314. The median household income is $31,860, which is 58% below the national average. Median home value is $52,200, 81% below the US average. 3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39427 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 151.0 square miles in Carson, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,314 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 39427 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39427 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 39427 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,314

Population

151.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Carson, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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