PlainZIP

Pheba, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39755

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

1,051
6/sq mi
$29,922
Median income
$109,400
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pheba pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39755 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pheba, Clay County, Mississippi, home to just 1,051 residents across 178.1 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39755 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $29,922 (43% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,531. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Housing costs here run $109,400 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 85.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. To put 39755 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Clay County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 39755, Pheba, 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

1,051

Population

178.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39755?

51.2

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 47.1%
African American 46.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$29,922

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$32,531

Per Capita Income

26.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39755 ranks nationally

Pheba, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,922 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

428

Total Housing Units

380

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.8%
Renter 14.2%

$109,400

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 39755, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $992,000.

7

Businesses

51

Employees

$992K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 39755 vs 39741 →

ZIP 39755 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 39755 ranks #3 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 39755 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 39755 ranks #3 of 3 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
39741 Cedarbluff, MS 1,560 5.9 mi
39750 Maben, MS 2,781 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clay County

39773 standard
West Point, MS
Pop: 16,670
39750 standard
Maben, MS
Pop: 2,781
39741 standard
Cedarbluff, MS
Pop: 1,560

Related Areas

Clay County Pheba, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39755 in? ▼
ZIP code 39755 (Pheba) is located in Clay County, Mississippi. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39755? ▼
ZIP code 39755 in Pheba, MS has a population of 1,051 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39755 is $29,922, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39755 is $109,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39755 is White at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39755? ▼
ZIP code 39755 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39755? ▼
In ZIP code 39755, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39755? ▼
In ZIP code 39755, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39755 is 26.8% 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.