Seminary, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39479
Covington County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,796
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,426
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seminary pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39479 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39479 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seminary, Covington County, Mississippi, home to 5,796 residents across 327.5 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39479 reports a modest median household income of $47,426 (10% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,517. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $136,200 (1% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $532; 77.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Covington County, so 39479 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 39479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seminary, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39479.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 39479, Seminary, 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
5,796
Population
327.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39479?
35.8
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$47,426
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$26,517
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39479 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Seminary, 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)
$47,426 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
2,607housing units
2,607
Total Housing Units
2,267
Occupied Units
340
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,200
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$532
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 39479, employing approximately 411 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,577,000.
65
Businesses
411
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 30.8% |
| Construction | 9 | 13.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.6% |
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 39479 vs 39428 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39428 | Collins, MS | 9,761 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39479, 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 (5,796 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 39479 in?
ZIP code 39479 (Seminary) is located in Covington County, Mississippi. Covington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/covington-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39479?
ZIP code 39479 in Seminary, MS has a population of 5,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39479?
The median household income in ZIP 39479 is $47,426, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39479?
The median home value in ZIP 39479 is $136,200, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39479 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39479?
ZIP code 39479 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39479?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39479 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (9), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39479?
In ZIP code 39479, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 39479?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39479 is 26.1 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 39479?
In ZIP code 39479, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39479 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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