Bude, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39630

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

1,115
142/sq mi
$25,484
Median income
$81,900
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bude pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
142
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39630 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39630 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.9 square miles in Bude, Franklin County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,115 residents, producing a population density of 142 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 39630 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39630 sits at $25,484 (52% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $18,104. The poverty rate stands at 44.8% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $81,900 (39% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 57.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39630 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 39630 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 39630, Bude, 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

1,115

Population

7.9

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39630?

26.1

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 54.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$25,484

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$18,104

Per Capita Income

44.8%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39630 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$25,484 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 43.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

527

Total Housing Units

340

Occupied Units

187

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$81,900

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 39630, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,278,000.

21

Businesses

238

Employees

$10.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 23.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 14.3%

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 39630 vs 39653 →

ZIP 39630 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 39630 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39630 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 39630 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
39653 Meadville, MS 2,799 1.2 mi
39647 Mc Call Creek, MS 1,023 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39630 in?
ZIP code 39630 (Bude) is located in Franklin County, Mississippi. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39630?
ZIP code 39630 in Bude, MS has a population of 1,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39630?
The median household income in ZIP 39630 is $25,484, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39630?
The median home value in ZIP 39630 is $81,900, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39630?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39630 is African American at 54.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39630?
ZIP code 39630 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39630?
In ZIP code 39630, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 39630?
In ZIP code 39630, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39630?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39630 is 44.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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