ZIP Code 39766

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Steens · Lowndes County · Mississippi

Population
2,630

31/sq mi

Median income
$65,707

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,700

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.7%

Median age 35.5

Land area
84.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 39766 in Steens, Mississippi has a population of 2,630. The median household income is $65,707, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $162,700, 42% below the US average. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39766 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.6 square miles in Steens, Lowndes County, Mississippi. The area is home to 2,630 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 39766 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39766 sits at $65,707 (25% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $31,616. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $162,700 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,144 per month, and 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39766 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lowndes County, so you can benchmark 39766 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 39766

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39766.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39766, Steens, 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

2,630

Population

84.6

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39766?

35.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 22.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$65,707

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$31,616

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,124

Total Housing Units

1,017

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$162,700

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,144

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 39766, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,617,000.

30

Businesses

111

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 23.3%
Retail trade 6 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%

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 39766 vs 39705 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39705 Columbus, MS 13,667 7.1 mi
39740 Caledonia, MS 5,038 9.1 mi
39702 Columbus, MS 22,883 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39766 in?
ZIP code 39766 (Steens) is located in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Lowndes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lowndes-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39766?
ZIP code 39766 in Steens, MS has a population of 2,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39766?
The median household income in ZIP 39766 is $65,707, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39766?
The median home value in ZIP 39766 is $162,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39766?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39766 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39766?
ZIP code 39766 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39766?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39766 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39766?
In ZIP code 39766, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 39766?
In ZIP code 39766, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39766?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39766 is 6.6% 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 Steens, 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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