ZIP Code 39730

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Aberdeen · Monroe County · Mississippi

Population
11,805

18/sq mi

Median income
$43,336

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$93,500

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 41.9

Land area
652.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 39730 in Aberdeen, Mississippi has a population of 11,805. The median household income is $43,336, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $93,500, 66% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 652.2 square miles in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi. The area is home to 11,805 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 39730 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39730 sits at $43,336 (18% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,399. The poverty rate stands at 24.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $93,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $728 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 39730 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 39730

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39730.

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 39730, Aberdeen, 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

11,805

Population

652.2

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39730?

41.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.1%
African American 47.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$43,336

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$26,399

Per Capita Income

24.8%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,520

Total Housing Units

4,669

Occupied Units

851

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$93,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$728

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
38821 Amory, MS 12,528 11.8 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Aberdeen, MS

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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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