Eupora, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39744
Webster County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,008
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,548
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eupora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39744 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39744 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eupora, Webster County, Mississippi, home to 6,008 residents across 653.0 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39744 reports a modest median household income of $44,548 (15% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,737. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $121,100 (10% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $669; 76.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Webster County, so 39744 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 39744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eupora, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39744.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 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 39744, Eupora, 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
6,008
Population
653.0
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39744?
43.8
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.1%
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?
$44,548
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$24,737
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39744 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Eupora, 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)
$44,548 36th percentile higher than 36% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,711housing units
2,711
Total Housing Units
2,167
Occupied Units
544
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,100
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$669
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 39744, employing approximately 1,249 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,089,000.
107
Businesses
1,249
Employees
$48.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 19.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 13.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 2.8% |
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 39744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39744
Eupora (39744)
6,008 residents
- 39767 861
Stewart (39767)
861 residents
- 39737 285
Bellefontaine (39737)
285 residents
- 39771 127
Walthall (39771)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39744 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39744, 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 (6,008 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39744 in?
ZIP code 39744 (Eupora) 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 39744?
ZIP code 39744 in Eupora, MS has a population of 6,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39744?
The median household income in ZIP 39744 is $44,548, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39744?
The median home value in ZIP 39744 is $121,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39744 is White at 76.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39744?
ZIP code 39744 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 1,249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39744 are: Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (14), Finance and insurance (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39744?
In ZIP code 39744, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 39744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39744 is 25.8 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 39744?
In ZIP code 39744, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39744 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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