ZIP Code 39737

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Bellefontaine · Webster County · Mississippi

Population
285

7/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 34.9

Land area
40.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39737 in Bellefontaine, Mississippi has a population of 285. 0

ZIP code 39737 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.1 square miles in Bellefontaine, Webster County, Mississippi. The area is home to 285 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 39737 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39737 sits at , while per-capita income is $21,785. The poverty rate stands at 53.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 57.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Webster County, so you can benchmark 39737 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 39737, Bellefontaine, 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

285

Population

40.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39737?

34.9

Median Age

26.8%

Male

73.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 31.2%
African American 68.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$21,785

Per Capita Income

53.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

210

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.4%
Renter 42.6%

1985

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39737 vs 39744 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39744 Eupora, MS 6,008 6.2 mi
39771 Walthall, MS 127 5.3 mi
38916 Calhoun City, MS 5,049 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Webster County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39737 in?
ZIP code 39737 (Bellefontaine) is located in Webster County, Mississippi. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39737?
ZIP code 39737 in Bellefontaine, MS has a population of 285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39737 is African American at 68.8%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39737?
In ZIP code 39737, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39737 is 53.0% 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 Bellefontaine, 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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