West Point, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39773
Clay County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,670
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,019
- Median income Below-median income area
- $154,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39773 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39773 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Point, Clay County, Mississippi, home to 16,670 residents across 597.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39773 reports a modest median household income of $40,019 (24% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,634. The poverty rate is 22.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $154,300 (15% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $828; 67.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Clay County, so 39773 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 39773
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Point, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39773.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 24
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 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 39773, West Point, 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
16,670
Population
597.5
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39773?
38.4
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.4%
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?
$40,019
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$27,634
Per Capita Income
22.0%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39773 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
West Point, 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)
$40,019 24th percentile higher than 24% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
7,371housing units
7,371
Total Housing Units
6,348
Occupied Units
1,023
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,300
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$828
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 319 business establishments in ZIP 39773, employing approximately 4,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,863,000.
319
Businesses
4,718
Employees
$205.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 68 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 14.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 23 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.5% |
| Information | 8 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
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 39773 vs 39756 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39756 | Prairie, MS | 1,943 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39773, 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 (16,670 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 39773 in?
ZIP code 39773 (West Point) is located in Clay County, Mississippi. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39773?
ZIP code 39773 in West Point, MS has a population of 16,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39773?
The median household income in ZIP 39773 is $40,019, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39773?
The median home value in ZIP 39773 is $154,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39773 is African American at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39773?
ZIP code 39773 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 4,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39773?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39773 are: Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (45), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39773?
In ZIP code 39773, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 39773?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39773 is 20.2 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 39773?
In ZIP code 39773, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39773 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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