Meadville, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39653

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

2,799
5/sq mi
$53,689
Median income
$97,800
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Meadville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 571.2 square miles in Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi. The area is home to 2,799 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 39653 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39653 sits at $53,689 (2% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,692. The poverty rate stands at 27.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $97,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, 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 39653 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 39653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39653.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39653, Meadville, 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

2,799

Population

571.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39653?

42.0

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 28.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$53,689

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$30,692

Per Capita Income

27.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39653 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,689 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,870

Total Housing Units

1,323

Occupied Units

547

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$97,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 39653, employing approximately 595 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,833,000.

59

Businesses

595

Employees

$28.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 17 28.8%
Retail trade 8 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 11.9%
Construction 5 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.8%
Wholesale trade 3 5.1%
Information 3 5.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 39653 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 39653 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 39653 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 39653 ranks #2 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
39630 Bude, MS 1,115 1.2 mi
39647 Mc Call Creek, MS 1,023 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39653 in?
ZIP code 39653 (Meadville) 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 39653?
ZIP code 39653 in Meadville, MS has a population of 2,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39653?
The median household income in ZIP 39653 is $53,689, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39653?
The median home value in ZIP 39653 is $97,800, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39653 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39653?
ZIP code 39653 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 595 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39653 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39653?
In ZIP code 39653, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 39653?
In ZIP code 39653, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39653 is 27.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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