ZIP Code 39746
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Hamilton · Monroe County · Mississippi
- Population
- 3,183
- Median income
- $58,125
- Median home value
- $83,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 234.0 sq mi
14/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 70% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
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.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 39746?
40.3
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
3.2%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39746 vs 39740 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39740 | Caledonia, MS | 5,038 | 6.1 mi |
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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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