ZIP Code 39759
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Starkville · Oktibbeha County · Mississippi
- Population
- 42,108
- Median income
- $46,398
- Median home value
- $256,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.0%
- Land area
- 840.5 sq mi
50/sq mi
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 29
Chicago
ZIP code 39759 in Starkville, Mississippi has a population of 42,108. The median household income is $46,398, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $256,900, 8% below the US average. 50.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 840.5 square miles in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The area is home to 42,108 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 39759 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39759 sits at $46,398 (12% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,190. The poverty rate stands at 26.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $256,900 (91% above the state average) with median rent at $922 per month, and 45.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Oktibbeha County, so you can benchmark 39759 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 39759
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39759.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
170 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
73 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 39759, Starkville, 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
42,108
Population
840.5
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39759?
29.0
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
5.5%
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?
$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
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?
23,650
Total Housing Units
20,226
Occupied Units
3,424
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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