ZIP Code 39756

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Prairie · Chickasaw County · Mississippi

Population
1,943

10/sq mi

Median income
$57,782

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$80,300

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.2%

Median age 39.4

Land area
198.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 39756 in Prairie, Mississippi has a population of 1,943. The median household income is $57,782, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $80,300, 71% below the US average. 4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39756 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.3 square miles in Prairie, Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,943 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 39756 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39756 sits at $57,782 (10% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $18,745. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $80,300 (40% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 97.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39756 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Chickasaw County, so you can benchmark 39756 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 →

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 39756, Prairie, 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

1,943

Population

198.3

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39756?

39.4

Median Age

36.7%

Male

63.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 14.8%
African American 84.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$57,782

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$18,745

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.2%

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

What does housing look like?

736

Total Housing Units

645

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 97.4%
Renter 2.6%

$80,300

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 39756, employing approximately 108 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,397,000.

11

Businesses

108

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 36.4%

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 39756 vs 39773 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39773 West Point, MS 16,670 10.5 mi
39741 Cedarbluff, MS 1,560 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39756 in?
ZIP code 39756 (Prairie) is located in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Chickasaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chickasaw-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39756?
ZIP code 39756 in Prairie, MS has a population of 1,943 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39756?
The median household income in ZIP 39756 is $57,782, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39756?
The median home value in ZIP 39756 is $80,300, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39756?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39756 is African American at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39756?
ZIP code 39756 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39756?
In ZIP code 39756, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.2% 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 39756?
In ZIP code 39756, approximately 97.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39756?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39756 is 17.9% 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 Prairie, 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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