PlainZIP

Sandy Hook, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39478

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

2,201
12/sq mi
$47,686
Median income
$102,300
Median home value
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39478 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39478 covers 191.4 square miles in Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,201 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39478 reports a modest median household income of $47,686 (9% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,651. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.6%. Median home value sits at $102,300 (24% below the state average), median rent at $1,114 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 39478 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 39478

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandy Hook, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39478.

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 39478, Sandy Hook, 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

2,201

Population

191.4

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39478?

55.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 20.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$47,686

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$28,651

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39478 ranks nationally

Sandy Hook, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,686 12th percentile higher than 12% 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

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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,066

Total Housing Units

841

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$102,300

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,114

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 39478, employing approximately 757 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,270,000.

24

Businesses

757

Employees

$45.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 25.0%
Construction 4 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

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 39478 vs 70426 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
70426 Angie, LA 6,342 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

39429 standard
Columbia, MS
Pop: 17,657
39483 standard
Foxworth, MS
Pop: 6,447
39643 standard
Kokomo, MS
Pop: 1,102

Related Areas

Marion County Sandy Hook, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39478 in? ▼
ZIP code 39478 (Sandy Hook) is located in Marion County, Mississippi. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39478? ▼
ZIP code 39478 in Sandy Hook, MS has a population of 2,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39478? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39478 is $47,686, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39478? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39478 is $102,300, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39478? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39478 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39478? ▼
ZIP code 39478 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39478? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39478 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39478? ▼
In ZIP code 39478, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.9% 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 39478? ▼
In ZIP code 39478, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39478? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39478 is 17.9% 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.