Steens, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39766
Lowndes County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,630
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,707
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Steens pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39766 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39766 covers 84.6 square miles in Steens, Lowndes County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,630 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39766 reports a modest median household income of $65,707 (25% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,616. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $162,700 (21% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 67.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,144.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lowndes County, so 39766 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 39766
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Steens, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39766.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,630
Population
84.6
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39766?
35.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.5%
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?
$65,707
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$31,616
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39766 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Steens, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$65,707 Top 21% higher than 79% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,124housing units
1,124
Total Housing Units
1,017
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,700
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$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 39766 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39702
Columbus (39702)
22,883 residents
- 39705
Columbus (39705)
13,667 residents
- 39740 5,038
Caledonia (39740)
5,038 residents
- 39766 2,630
Steens (39766)
2,630 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39766 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39766 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39740
Caledonia (39740)
$83,240 median income
- 39705
Columbus (39705)
$68,487 median income
- 39766
Steens (39766)
$65,707 median income
- 39702
Columbus (39702)
$54,650 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39766 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39766, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,630 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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