ZIP Code 39601
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Brookhaven · Lincoln County · Mississippi
- Population
- 23,536
- Median income
- $43,936
- Median home value
- $156,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.8%
- Land area
- 682.2 sq mi
35/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
Chicago
ZIP code 39601 in Brookhaven, Mississippi has a population of 23,536. The median household income is $43,936, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $156,700, 44% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 682.2 square miles in Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi. The area is home to 23,536 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 39601 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39601 sits at $43,936 (16% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,053. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $156,700 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 39601 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 39601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Finance and insurance 59
Finance and insurance
59 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39601, Brookhaven, 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
23,536
Population
682.2
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39601?
41.8
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$43,936
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$27,053
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,732
Total Housing Units
9,054
Occupied Units
1,678
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,700
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$770
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39601 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 144 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 154 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 166 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 177 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 184 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 689 business establishments in ZIP 39601, employing approximately 10,805 people with a combined annual payroll of $482,053,000.
689
Businesses
10,805
Employees
$482.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 150 | 21.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 49 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 3.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 24 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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