ZIP Code 39481

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Source:

Stringer · Jasper County · Mississippi

Population
1,867

18/sq mi

Median income
$61,458

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,300

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 38.1

Land area
101.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39481 in Stringer, Mississippi has a population of 1,867. The median household income is $61,458, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $166,300, 40% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39481 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 101.5 square miles in Stringer, Jasper County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,867 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39481 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39481 sits at $61,458 (17% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,437. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $166,300 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $488 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39481 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jasper County, so you can benchmark 39481 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39481, Stringer, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,867

Population

101.5

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39481?

38.1

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 10.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$61,458

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$27,437

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

698

Total Housing Units

577

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$166,300

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$488

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 39481, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,422,000.

15

Businesses

69

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 26.7%
Construction 3 20.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
39422 Bay Springs, MS 5,146 6.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39481 in?
ZIP code 39481 (Stringer) is located in Jasper County, Mississippi. Jasper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jasper-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39481?
ZIP code 39481 in Stringer, MS has a population of 1,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39481?
The median household income in ZIP 39481 is $61,458, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39481?
The median home value in ZIP 39481 is $166,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39481?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39481 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39481?
ZIP code 39481 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39481?
In ZIP code 39481, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 39481?
In ZIP code 39481, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39481?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39481 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stringer, MS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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