Aberdeen, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39730
Monroe County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,805
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,336
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aberdeen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39730 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39730 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi, home to 11,805 residents across 652.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39730 reports a modest median household income of $43,336 (18% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,399. The poverty rate is 24.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,500 (30% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $728; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 39730 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 39730
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aberdeen, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39730.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 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 39730, Aberdeen, 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
11,805
Population
652.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39730?
41.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
0.3%
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?
$43,336
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$26,399
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39730 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Aberdeen, 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)
$43,336 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,520housing units
5,520
Total Housing Units
4,669
Occupied Units
851
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$728
Median Rent
1979
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
+10.6%
YoY Change (2024)
162
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+62%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39730 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -1.4% | 127 |
| 2020 | +8.3% | 137 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 156 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 173 |
| 2024 | – | 162 |
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 177 business establishments in ZIP 39730, employing approximately 2,347 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,066,000.
177
Businesses
2,347
Employees
$115.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.7% |
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 39730 vs 38821 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38821 | Amory, MS | 12,528 | 11.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39730, 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 (11,805 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Monroe County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39730 in?
ZIP code 39730 (Aberdeen) is located in Monroe County, Mississippi. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39730?
ZIP code 39730 in Aberdeen, MS has a population of 11,805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39730?
The median household income in ZIP 39730 is $43,336, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39730?
The median home value in ZIP 39730 is $93,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39730 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39730?
ZIP code 39730 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 2,347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39730?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39730 are: Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39730?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39730 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 39730?
In ZIP code 39730, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% 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 39730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39730 is 28.4 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 39730?
In ZIP code 39730, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39730 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 39730's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 39730 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Aberdeen, MS ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.