ZIP Code 39769

ZIP code 39769 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 369.8 square miles in Sturgis, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,923 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 39769 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39769 sits at $69,079 (31% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,972. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $156,300 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39769 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →