Leakesville, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39451
Greene County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,181
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,576
- Median income Near-median income area
- $112,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leakesville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39451 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39451 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leakesville, Greene County, Mississippi, home to 7,181 residents across 704.0 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39451 reports a modest median household income of $67,576 (29% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,407. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,100 (17% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Greene County, so 39451 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 39451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leakesville, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39451.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 39451, Leakesville, 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
7,181
Population
704.0
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39451?
42.1
Median Age
69.3%
Male
30.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$67,576
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$15,407
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39451 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Leakesville, 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)
$67,576 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
1,592housing units
1,592
Total Housing Units
1,408
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,100
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 39451, employing approximately 630 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,432,000.
71
Businesses
630
Employees
$39.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 23.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.6% |
| Information | 4 | 5.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 39451 vs 39461 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39461 | Neely, MS | 582 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39451, 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 (7,181 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 39451 in?
ZIP code 39451 (Leakesville) is located in Greene County, Mississippi. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39451?
ZIP code 39451 in Leakesville, MS has a population of 7,181 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39451?
The median household income in ZIP 39451 is $67,576, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39451?
The median home value in ZIP 39451 is $112,100, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39451?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39451 is White at 61.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39451?
ZIP code 39451 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39451?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39451 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (11), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39451?
In ZIP code 39451, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 39451?
In ZIP code 39451, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39451?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39451 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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