PlainZIP

Starkville, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39759

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

42,108
50/sq mi
$46,398
Median income
$256,900
Median home value
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Starkville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39759 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, with 42,108 residents across 840.5 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39759 reports a modest median household income of $46,398 (12% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,190. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. The typical home here is valued at $256,900 (91% above the state average); renters pay a median of $922 monthly, and 45.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39759, plus 3 more within Oktibbeha County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 39759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Starkville, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39759.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39759, Starkville, 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

42,108

Population

840.5

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39759?

29.0

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 37.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$46,398

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,190

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39759 ranks nationally

Starkville, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,398 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%

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

What does housing look like?

23,650

Total Housing Units

20,226

Occupied Units

3,424

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.8%
Renter 54.2%

$256,900

Median Home Value

+91% vs state

$922

Median Rent

1994

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39759 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 170
2021 +7.0% 182
2022 +13.8% 207
2023 +7.5% 222
2024 +6.9% 237

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 881 business establishments in ZIP 39759, employing approximately 11,410 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,343,000.

881

Businesses

11,410

Employees

$405.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 170 19.3%
Accommodation and food services 132 15.0%
Health care and social assistance 103 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 83 9.4%
Finance and insurance 73 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 7.3%
Construction 45 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 4.8%
Information 24 2.7%
Manufacturing 19 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.6%
Wholesale trade 13 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 39759 vs 39762 →

ZIP 39759 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 39759 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39762 Mississippi State, MS 2,207 2.1 mi
39760 Starkville, MS 23 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Oktibbeha County

39762 standard
Mississippi State, MS
Pop: 2,207
39769 standard
Sturgis, MS
Pop: 1,923
39760 standard
Starkville, MS
Pop: 23

Related Areas

Oktibbeha County Starkville, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39759 in? ▼
ZIP code 39759 (Starkville) is located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. Oktibbeha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oktibbeha-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39759? ▼
ZIP code 39759 in Starkville, MS has a population of 42,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39759 is $46,398, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39759 is $256,900, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39759 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39759? ▼
ZIP code 39759 has 881 business establishments employing approximately 11,410 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39759 are: Retail trade (170), Accommodation and food services (132), Health care and social assistance (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39759 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 39759? ▼
In ZIP code 39759, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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 39759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39759 is 20.3 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 39759? ▼
In ZIP code 39759, approximately 45.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39759 is 26.1% 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.