Ruth, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39662

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

1,318
11/sq mi
$76,600
Median home value
4.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ruth pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39662 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39662 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ruth, Lincoln County, Mississippi, home to just 1,318 residents across 118.7 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 39662, but per-capita income is $30,938. Local economic indicators show a 16.3% poverty rate alongside 9.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $76,600 (43% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. To put 39662 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Lincoln County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 39662, Ruth, 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

1,318

Population

118.7

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

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.