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 Moderate-density area
- $56,240
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellisville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39437 (Ellisville, MS) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.4 in 2023 to 199.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,561. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $174,100 (29% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 80.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $811.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jones County, so 39437 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 39437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellisville, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39437.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39437?
39.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$56,240
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$31,561
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39437 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Ellisville, 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)
$56,240 Top 39% higher than 61% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,545housing units
5,545
Total Housing Units
4,642
Occupied Units
903
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,100
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 39443
Laurel (39443)
21,939 residents
- 39440
Laurel (39440)
21,305 residents
- 39437
Ellisville (39437)
12,917 residents
- 39459 3,677
Moselle (39459)
3,677 residents
- 39480 2,770
Soso (39480)
2,770 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39437 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39480
Soso (39480)
$74,853 median income
- 39443
Laurel (39443)
$59,388 median income
- 39437
Ellisville (39437)
$56,240 median income
- 39459
Moselle (39459)
$53,581 median income
- 39440
Laurel (39440)
$46,947 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39437, 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 (12,917 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 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.
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