ZIP Code 39746

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Source:

Hamilton · Monroe County · Mississippi

Population
3,183

14/sq mi

Median income
$58,125

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$83,900

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.1%

Median age 40.3

Land area
234.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39746 in Hamilton, Mississippi has a population of 3,183. The median household income is $58,125, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $83,900, 70% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39746 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 234.0 square miles in Hamilton, Monroe County, Mississippi. The area is home to 3,183 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 39746 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39746 sits at $58,125 (11% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $30,125. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 16.8%. On housing, the median home value is $83,900 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39746 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 39746 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 39746

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39746.

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 39746, Hamilton, 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

3,183

Population

234.0

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39746?

40.3

Median Age

43.8%

Male

56.2%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 25.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$58,125

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$30,125

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

16.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,472

Total Housing Units

1,180

Occupied Units

292

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$83,900

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1988

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2021)

147

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+47%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39746 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +3.9% 128
2018 -0.4% 127
2019 -7.9% 117
2020 +26.2% 148
2021 -0.5% 147

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 39746, employing approximately 744 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,046,000.

37

Businesses

744

Employees

$60.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 18.9%
Retail trade 6 16.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.8%
Wholesale trade 3 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.1%

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
39740 Caledonia, MS 5,038 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39746 in?
ZIP code 39746 (Hamilton) 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 39746?
ZIP code 39746 in Hamilton, MS has a population of 3,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39746?
The median household income in ZIP 39746 is $58,125, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39746?
The median home value in ZIP 39746 is $83,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39746 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39746?
ZIP code 39746 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 744 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39746?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39746 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39746?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39746 decreased by 0.5% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 39746?
In ZIP code 39746, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 39746?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39746 is 24.5 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 39746?
In ZIP code 39746, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39746 is 8.3% 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 Hamilton, 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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