ZIP Code 39662

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Ruth · Lincoln County · Mississippi

Population
1,318

11/sq mi

Median home value
$76,600

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.5%

Median age 39.8

Land area
118.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39662 in Ruth, Mississippi has a population of 1,318. Median home value is $76,600, 72% below the US average. 4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39662 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.7 square miles in Ruth, Lincoln County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,318 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 39662 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39662 sits at , while per-capita income is $30,938. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $76,600 (43% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39662 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 39662 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 39662, Ruth, 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

1,318

Population

118.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39662?

39.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.1%
African American 17.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
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?

$30,938

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.5%

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

What does housing look like?

643

Total Housing Units

555

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$76,600

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 39662, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,903,000.

7

Businesses

44

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 39662 vs 39641 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39641 Jayess, MS 4,569 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39662 in?
ZIP code 39662 (Ruth) 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 39662?
ZIP code 39662 in Ruth, MS has a population of 1,318 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39662?
The median home value in ZIP 39662 is $76,600, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39662 is White at 79.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39662?
ZIP code 39662 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39662?
In ZIP code 39662, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.5% 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 39662?
In ZIP code 39662, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39662 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ruth, MS

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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