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 Moderate-density area
- $35,586
- Median income Below-median income area
- $84,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,529. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $84,600 (37% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $753; owner occupancy is 80.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson Davis County, so 39474 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 39474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prentiss, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39474.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39474?
43.5
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
0.2%
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?
$35,586
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$24,529
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39474 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Prentiss, 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)
$35,586 15th percentile higher than 15% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,950housing units
2,950
Total Housing Units
2,463
Occupied Units
487
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$84,600
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 39474
Prentiss (39474)
6,050 residents
- 39421
Bassfield (39421)
2,936 residents
- 39140 2,250
Newhebron (39140)
2,250 residents
- 39427 1,314
Carson (39427)
1,314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39474 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39474 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39421
Bassfield (39421)
$54,844 median income
- 39140
Newhebron (39140)
$43,938 median income
- 39474
Prentiss (39474)
$35,586 median income
- 39427
Carson (39427)
$31,860 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39474, 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 (6,050 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 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.
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