ZIP Code 39039 -- Benton, MS

Yazoo | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 86.94% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,981
Unknown
Median Income
$60,175
Home Value
$145,000
Median Rent
$1,301
Median Age
39.30
Diversity Index
49.10
Moderate
Cost of Living
74.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
7.4%

About ZIP Code 39039

ZIP code 39039 in Benton, Mississippi is a unknown area with a population of 1,981. The median household income is $60,175, which is This is 20% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $145,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 74.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.30 years. Approximately 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Yazoo, MS.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,981
Median Age
39.30
Male Population
1,126
56.8%
Female Population
855
43.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
49.10 Moderate
White
62.1%
Black or African American
34.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$60,175
Mean Household Income
$71,446
Per Capita Income
$29,516
Below Poverty Line
15.6%

This is 20% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$145,000
Median Rent
$1,301
Total Housing Units
1,094
Occupied Units
911
Vacant Units
183
16.7% vacancy
Median Year Built
1992
Owner Occupied
86.9%
Renter Occupied
13.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 86.9% Renter 13.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,024
Employment Rate
92.6%
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
80.4%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.2%

Cost of Living Index

74.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 39039 is 25.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Yazoo

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
39194 Yazoo city 18,714 $32,260
39040 Bentonia 3,256 $61,250
39179 Pickens 739 $33,500
39162 Satartia 138 $119,922

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 39039

ZIP code 39039 (Benton, MS) has a total population of 1,981 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 39039 is $60,175 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 20% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 39039 is primarily located in Benton, Mississippi (MS). It falls within Yazoo County.

The median home value in ZIP code 39039 is $145,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,301.

The median age in ZIP code 39039 is 39.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 39039 has a cost of living index of 74.44 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 39039, 22.67% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 3.46% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 39039 is 7.42%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 11.18% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.