PlainZIP

Brookhaven, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39601

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

23,536
35/sq mi
$43,936
Median income
$156,700
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookhaven pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi, with 23,536 residents across 682.2 square miles, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39601 reports a modest median household income of $43,936 (16% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,053. Local economic indicators show a 26.3% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $156,700 for a typical home value (17% above the state average), with rent averaging $770 a month; 71.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 39601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookhaven, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39601.

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 39601, Brookhaven, 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

23,536

Population

682.2

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39601?

41.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 37.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

How ZIP 39601 ranks nationally

Brookhaven, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,936 8th percentile higher than 8% 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

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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 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39601 vs 39629 →

ZIP 39601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39601 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39629 Bogue Chitto, MS 6,519 8.8 mi
39191 Wesson, MS 8,074 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

39629 standard
Bogue Chitto, MS
Pop: 6,519
39662 standard
Ruth, MS
Pop: 1,318

Related Areas

Lincoln County Brookhaven, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39601 in? ▼
ZIP code 39601 (Brookhaven) is located in Lincoln County, Mississippi. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39601? ▼
ZIP code 39601 in Brookhaven, MS has a population of 23,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39601 is $43,936, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39601 is $156,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39601 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39601? ▼
ZIP code 39601 has 689 business establishments employing approximately 10,805 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39601 are: Retail trade (150), Health care and social assistance (74), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39601 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39601? ▼
In ZIP code 39601, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 39601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39601 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39601? ▼
In ZIP code 39601, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39601 is 26.3% 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.