ZIP Code 39456 -- Leaf, MS

Greene | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 87.88% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,027
Unknown
Median Income
$41,818
Home Value
$83,400
Median Rent
$777
Median Age
41.50
Diversity Index
52.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
43.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
22.9%

About ZIP Code 39456

ZIP code 39456 in Leaf, Mississippi is a unknown area with a population of 1,027. The median household income is $41,818, which is This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $83,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 43.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.50 years. Approximately 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Greene, MS.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,027
Median Age
41.50
Male Population
392
38.2%
Female Population
635
61.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
52.00 Moderate
White
73.5%
Black or African American
6.0%
Hispanic or Latino
9.4%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.0%
Other Race
9.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$41,818
Mean Household Income
$49,849
Per Capita Income
$21,815
Below Poverty Line
25.1%

This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$83,400
Median Rent
$777
Total Housing Units
633
Occupied Units
462
Vacant Units
171
27.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1985
Owner Occupied
87.9%
Renter Occupied
12.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 87.9% Renter 12.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 1.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
388
Employment Rate
77.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.9%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
75.3%
Carpool
15.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

43.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 39456 is 56.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Greene

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
39451 Leakesville 7,323 $67,576
39362 State line 3,311 $40,417
39461 Neely 394 $56,375

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 39456

ZIP code 39456 (Leaf, MS) has a total population of 1,027 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 39456 is $41,818 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 44% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 39456 is primarily located in Leaf, Mississippi (MS). It falls within Greene County.

The median home value in ZIP code 39456 is $83,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $777.

The median age in ZIP code 39456 is 41.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 39456 has a cost of living index of 43.77 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 39456, 4.22% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 1.02% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 39456 is 22.94%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% 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.