PlainZIP

Mccomb, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39648

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

21,710
81/sq mi
$42,737
Median income
$105,300
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39648 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39648 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mccomb, Pike County, Mississippi, with 21,710 residents across 268.7 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39648 reports a modest median household income of $42,737 (19% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $21,586. Poverty here runs at 25.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $105,300 (22% below the state average), median rent at $927 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39648, plus 5 more within Pike County, give a clearer read than the 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 39648

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mccomb, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39648.

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 39648, Mccomb, 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

21,710

Population

268.7

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39648?

36.7

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 34.1%
African American 61.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$42,737

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$21,586

Per Capita Income

25.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39648 ranks nationally

Mccomb, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,737 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,767

Total Housing Units

8,315

Occupied Units

2,452

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$105,300

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1983

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39648 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 146
2021 +5.2% 154
2022 +5.2% 162
2023 +2.1% 165
2024 -0.6% 164

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 588 business establishments in ZIP 39648, employing approximately 7,916 people with a combined annual payroll of $280,486,000.

588

Businesses

7,916

Employees

$280.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 129 21.9%
Health care and social assistance 94 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 70 11.9%
Finance and insurance 67 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 52 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.4%
Wholesale trade 23 3.9%
Construction 18 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 2.2%
Information 11 1.9%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Manufacturing 7 1.2%
Utilities 5 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 39648 vs 39635 →

ZIP 39648 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 39648 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 39648 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 39648 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
39635 Fernwood, MS 170 4.8 mi
39652 Magnolia, MS 8,315 7.5 mi
39666 Summit, MS 9,588 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pike County

39666 standard
Summit, MS
Pop: 9,588
39652 standard
Magnolia, MS
Pop: 8,315
39641 standard
Jayess, MS
Pop: 4,569
39657 standard
Osyka, MS
Pop: 2,351
39635 standard
Fernwood, MS
Pop: 170

Related Areas

Pike County Mccomb, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39648 in? ▼
ZIP code 39648 (Mccomb) 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 39648? ▼
ZIP code 39648 in Mccomb, MS has a population of 21,710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39648? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39648 is $42,737, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39648? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39648 is $105,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39648? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39648 is African American at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39648? ▼
ZIP code 39648 has 588 business establishments employing approximately 7,916 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39648? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39648 are: Retail trade (129), Health care and social assistance (94), Accommodation and food services (70). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39648? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39648 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 39648? ▼
In ZIP code 39648, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 39648? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39648 is 24.5 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 39648? ▼
In ZIP code 39648, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39648? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39648 is 25.7% 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.