PlainZIP

Ellisville, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39437

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

12,917
30/sq mi
$56,240
Median income
$174,100
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ellisville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39437 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39437 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellisville, Jones County, Mississippi, home to 12,917 residents across 434.9 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39437 reports a modest median household income of $56,240 (7% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $31,561. Local economic indicators show a 13.2% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $174,100 (29% above the state average); renters pay a median of $811 monthly, and 80.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jones County, so you can benchmark 39437 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 39437

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellisville, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39437.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39437, Ellisville, 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

12,917

Population

434.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39437?

39.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 18.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$56,240

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$31,561

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39437 ranks nationally

Ellisville, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,240 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,545

Total Housing Units

4,642

Occupied Units

903

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$174,100

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39437 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 151
2021 +8.4% 164
2022 +13.6% 186
2023 +3.8% 193
2024 +3.3% 200

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 200 business establishments in ZIP 39437, employing approximately 2,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,866,000.

200

Businesses

2,159

Employees

$89.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 17.5%
Accommodation and food services 32 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.0%
Construction 20 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 6.0%
Finance and insurance 10 5.0%
Manufacturing 9 4.5%
Wholesale trade 9 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.5%

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 39437 vs 39459 →

ZIP 39437 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 39437 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 39437 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 39437 ranks #3 of 5 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
39459 Moselle, MS 3,677 7.7 mi
39440 Laurel, MS 21,305 9.0 mi
39480 Soso, MS 2,770 10.6 mi
39443 Laurel, MS 21,939 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jones County

39443 standard
Laurel, MS
Pop: 21,939
39440 standard
Laurel, MS
Pop: 21,305
39459 standard
Moselle, MS
Pop: 3,677
39480 standard
Soso, MS
Pop: 2,770
39464 standard
Ovett, MS
Pop: 2,482
39477 standard
Sandersville, MS
Pop: 686

Related Areas

Jones County Ellisville, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39437 in? ▼
ZIP code 39437 (Ellisville) is located in Jones County, Mississippi. Jones County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jones-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39437? ▼
ZIP code 39437 in Ellisville, MS has a population of 12,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39437? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39437 is $56,240, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39437? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39437 is $174,100, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39437? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39437 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39437? ▼
ZIP code 39437 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 2,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39437? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39437 are: Retail trade (35), Accommodation and food services (32), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39437? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39437 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39437? ▼
In ZIP code 39437, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 39437? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39437 is 24.9 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 39437? ▼
In ZIP code 39437, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39437? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39437 is 13.2% 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.