PlainZIP

Prentiss, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39474

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

6,050
15/sq mi
$35,586
Median income
$84,600
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prentiss pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39474 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39474 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, home to 6,050 residents across 411.6 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39474 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,586 (32% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,529. Local economic indicators show a 26.3% poverty rate alongside 10.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $84,600 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $753 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 39474 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Jefferson Davis County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 39474

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prentiss, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39474.

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 39474, Prentiss, 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

6,050

Population

411.6

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39474?

43.5

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 32.7%
African American 65.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$35,586

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$24,529

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39474 ranks nationally

Prentiss, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,586 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,950

Total Housing Units

2,463

Occupied Units

487

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$84,600

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$753

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 80 business establishments in ZIP 39474, employing approximately 949 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,048,000.

80

Businesses

949

Employees

$36.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 27.5%
Other services (except public administration) 12 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 11 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 12.5%
Finance and insurance 7 8.8%
Construction 4 5.0%
Utilities 3 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.8%

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 39474 vs 39427 →

ZIP 39474 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 39474 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39474 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 39474 ranks #3 of 4 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
39427 Carson, MS 1,314 9.2 mi
39421 Bassfield, MS 2,936 12.2 mi
39140 Newhebron, MS 2,250 13.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson Davis County

39119 standard
Mount Olive, MS
Pop: 5,506
39421 standard
Bassfield, MS
Pop: 2,936
39427 standard
Carson, MS
Pop: 1,314
39656 standard
Oak Vale, MS
Pop: 803

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Prentiss, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39474 in? ▼
ZIP code 39474 (Prentiss) 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 39474? ▼
ZIP code 39474 in Prentiss, MS has a population of 6,050 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39474? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39474 is $35,586, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39474? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39474 is $84,600, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39474? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39474 is African American at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39474? ▼
ZIP code 39474 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 949 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39474? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39474 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (12), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39474? ▼
In ZIP code 39474, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 39474? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39474 is 36.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39474? ▼
In ZIP code 39474, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39474? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39474 is 26.3% 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.