ZIP Code 39428

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Collins · Covington County · Mississippi

Population
9,761

21/sq mi

Median income
$46,466

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$102,900

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.4%

Median age 38.7

Land area
469.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 39428 in Collins, Mississippi has a population of 9,761. The median household income is $46,466, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $102,900, 63% below the US average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39428 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 469.3 square miles in Collins, Covington County, Mississippi. The area is home to 9,761 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 39428 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39428 sits at $46,466 (12% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,365. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $102,900 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $681 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39428 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Covington County, so you can benchmark 39428 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 39428

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39428.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 39428, Collins, 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

9,761

Population

469.3

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39428?

38.7

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 52.5%
African American 40.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$46,466

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$28,365

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,169

Total Housing Units

3,668

Occupied Units

501

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$102,900

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$681

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 222 business establishments in ZIP 39428, employing approximately 3,741 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,598,000.

222

Businesses

3,741

Employees

$144.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 56 25.2%
Other services (except public administration) 26 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 21 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 21 9.5%
Finance and insurance 19 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 17 7.7%
Construction 15 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.3%
Manufacturing 8 3.6%
Wholesale trade 6 2.7%
Information 6 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
39119 Mount Olive, MS 5,506 9.2 mi
39479 Seminary, MS 5,796 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39428 in?
ZIP code 39428 (Collins) is located in Covington County, Mississippi. Covington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/covington-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39428?
ZIP code 39428 in Collins, MS has a population of 9,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39428?
The median household income in ZIP 39428 is $46,466, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39428?
The median home value in ZIP 39428 is $102,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39428?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39428 is White at 52.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39428?
ZIP code 39428 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 3,741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39428?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39428 are: Retail trade (56), Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39428?
In ZIP code 39428, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 39428?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39428 is 22.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39428?
In ZIP code 39428, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39428?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39428 is 19.5% 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 Collins, MS

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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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