Jayess, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39641
Pike County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,569
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,010
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jayess pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39641 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39641 covers 362.6 square miles in Jayess, Pike County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,569 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39641 reports a modest median household income of $65,010 (24% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,807. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $119,800 (11% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $937; 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 49 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Pike County, so 39641 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 39641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jayess, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39641.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 39641, Jayess, 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
4,569
Population
362.6
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39641?
36.1
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$65,010
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$26,807
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
48.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39641 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Jayess, 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)
$65,010 Top 22% higher than 78% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,711housing units
2,711
Total Housing Units
2,298
Occupied Units
413
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,800
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$937
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 39641, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,363,000.
45
Businesses
236
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 8.9% |
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 39641 vs 39662 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39662 | Ruth, MS | 1,318 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39641, 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 (4,569 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 39641 in?
ZIP code 39641 (Jayess) is located in Pike County, Mississippi. Pike County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pike-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39641?
ZIP code 39641 in Jayess, MS has a population of 4,569 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39641?
The median household income in ZIP 39641 is $65,010, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39641?
The median home value in ZIP 39641 is $119,800, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39641 is White at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39641?
ZIP code 39641 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39641?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39641 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39641?
In ZIP code 39641, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 39641?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39641 is 48.9 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 39641?
In ZIP code 39641, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39641 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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