PlainZIP

Caledonia, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39740

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

5,038
23/sq mi
$83,240
Median income
$189,900
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Caledonia pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39740 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39740 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Caledonia, Lowndes County, Mississippi, home to 5,038 residents across 215.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39740 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,240 (58% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $31,253. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $189,900 (41% above the state average), median rent at $743 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lowndes County, letting you compare 39740 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 39740

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Caledonia, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39740.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39740, Caledonia, 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

5,038

Population

215.3

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39740?

34.3

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 8.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$83,240

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$31,253

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39740 ranks nationally

Caledonia, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,240 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,319

Total Housing Units

2,023

Occupied Units

296

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$189,900

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$743

Median Rent

1989

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

230

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+130%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39740 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 169
2021 +6.7% 180
2022 +11.3% 200
2023 +7.0% 214
2024 +7.2% 230

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 51 business establishments in ZIP 39740, employing approximately 271 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,362,000.

51

Businesses

271

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 23.5%
Construction 8 15.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.8%
Wholesale trade 4 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.9%

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 39740 vs 39746 →

ZIP 39740 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39740 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39740 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39746 Hamilton, MS 3,183 6.1 mi
39766 Steens, MS 2,630 9.1 mi
38844 Gattman, MS 131 8.7 mi
39705 Columbus, MS 13,667 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lowndes County

39702 standard
Columbus, MS
Pop: 22,883
39701 standard
Columbus, MS
Pop: 13,997
39705 standard
Columbus, MS
Pop: 13,667
39766 standard
Steens, MS
Pop: 2,630
39743 standard
Crawford, MS
Pop: 2,067
39736 standard
Artesia, MS
Pop: 312

Related Areas

Lowndes County Caledonia, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39740 in? ▼
ZIP code 39740 (Caledonia) is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Lowndes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lowndes-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39740? ▼
ZIP code 39740 in Caledonia, MS has a population of 5,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39740? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39740 is $83,240, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39740? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39740 is $189,900, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39740? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39740 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39740? ▼
ZIP code 39740 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39740? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39740 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39740? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39740 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 39740? ▼
In ZIP code 39740, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 39740? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39740 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39740? ▼
In ZIP code 39740, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39740? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39740 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.