Zip code 39040: Bentonia, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39040?

39040 is assigned to Bentonia, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39040 in?

39040 is in Yazoo County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39040?

About 3,256 people live in 39040, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39040?

The median household income in 39040 is $61,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 39040?

The closest zip codes to 39040 are 39071, 39173, 39162, 39041, 39194.

Residential delivery areaYazoo CountyCentral Time

Population

3,256

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$212K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,047/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

174 sq mi

19 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39040

39040 is a rural zip code in Bentonia, Mississippi (Yazoo County), covering 174 sq mi of land. About 3,256 people live here, or 19 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,250 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $212,200, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,047 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.4 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and cleaning and personal care. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 39040 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers18.3%
96th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%37th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers14.2%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%86th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate12.9%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%131st of 403 in MS
Government workers19.1%
81st
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%181st of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy11.9%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%290th of 397 in MS
Residents under 1825.2%
76th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%131st of 405 in MS
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%123rd of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older18.4%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%185th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate5.5%
61st
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%181st of 405 in MS
Average commute26.4 min
53rd
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min210th of 393 in MS
Homeownership rate65.4%
42nd
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%294th of 397 in MS
Poverty rate8.6%
36th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%359th of 398 in MS
Diversity index34.5
29th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1280th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$1,047
25th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95455th of 319 in MS
Median home value$212,200
24th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80044th of 372 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher21.3%
24th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%140th of 403 in MS
Median household income$61,250
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447107th of 376 in MS
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6329th of 405 in MS
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%120th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$28,005
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549183rd of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$36,667
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605237th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.387
13th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482320th of 393 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.4%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%150th of 405 in MS
Population3,256
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779193rd of 405 in MS
Population density19/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi299th of 405 in MS
Work from home1.3%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%297th of 405 in MS
Broadband access67.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%339th of 397 in MS
Rent-burdened renters14.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%337th of 377 in MS

Measure	39040	Yazoo	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Self-employed workers	18.3%	15.3%	9.4%	10%	96th	37th of 405
Healthcare workers	14.2%	11.4%	11.1%	9.7%	93rd	86th of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.9%	11.4%	11%	8.4%	83rd	131st of 403
Government workers	19.1%	22.1%	18.5%	14.5%	81st	181st of 405
Housing vacancy	11.9%	16.4%	14.6%	10.1%	78th	290th of 397
Residents under 18	25.2%	22.9%	23.3%	22%	76th	131st of 405
Veterans	7.1%	6.1%	6.8%	6.2%	67th	123rd of 405
Residents 65 and older	18.4%	15.2%	17.2%	17.2%	63rd	185th of 405
Unemployment rate	5.5%	9.7%	5.8%	5.2%	61st	181st of 405
Average commute	26.4 min	25.8 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	53rd	210th of 393
Homeownership rate	65.4%	55.3%	70%	65.2%	42nd	294th of 397
Poverty rate	8.6%	30.8%	18.9%	12.5%	36th	359th of 398
Diversity index	34.5	54.1	56.1	61.4	29th	280th of 405
Median gross rent	$1,047	$790	$954	$1,413	25th	55th of 319
Median home value	$212,200	$153,800	$169,800	$332,700	24th	44th of 372
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.3%	15.3%	25.1%	35.7%	24th	140th of 403
Median household income	$61,250	$39,295	$56,447	$80,734	22nd	107th of 376
Median age	34.3	38.6	38.6	38.9	17th	329th of 405
Tech workers	1.2%	1.8%	1.4%	3.8%	17th	120th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,005	$21,862	$31,549	$44,673	14th	183rd of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,667	$33,093	$40,605	$49,666	13th	237th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.387	0.510	0.482	0.483	13th	320th of 393
Foreign-born residents	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	14.1%	8th	150th of 405
Population	3,256	24,835	2,946,779	334,922,499	5th	193rd of 405
Population density	19/sq mi	27/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	299th of 405
Work from home	1.3%	4.5%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	297th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	67.5%	73.1%	84.1%	91%	1st	339th of 397
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	14.3%	55.5%	51.3%	51.1%	1st	337th of 377

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

11%

18–24

16%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

25.2%

65 and over

18.4%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black21%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.1%

Diversity index

34.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.1%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 1,335
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 76.6%
Married couples: 56%
Living alone: 18.4%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39040

$61,250

Yazoo Co.

$39,295

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,005

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.387

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39040

$212,200

Yazoo Co.

$153,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39040

$1,047

Yazoo Co.

$790

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,515
Owner-occupied: 65.4%
Vacant: 11.9%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 14.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.8%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.1%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

21%

20–29

30–44

23%

45–59

15%

60+

11%

Average commute

26.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

21%

Healthcare

14%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Education

Production

Office and admin

Food service

Police and fire

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Sales

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

21%

Education

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Manufacturing

10%

Construction

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Retail

Information

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,667

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

18.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39040	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,350	$74,888
Service	$27,410	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,407	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,934	$49,199
Production and transportation	$57,167	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

28%

Some college

27%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 67.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 20.4%
No internet access: 24.4%
Without health insurance: 12.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Bentonia
State: Mississippi
County: Yazoo County
Center point: 32.6297° N, 90.4175° W
Land area: 174 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 39040

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39071	Flora, MS	8.1 mi	5,776	$54,700	$311,500
39173	Tinsley, MS	8.4 mi	9	—	—
39162	Satartia, MS	12 mi	138	$119,922	$172,600
39041	Bolton, MS	16 mi	2,704	$41,137	$174,600
39194	Yazoo City, MS	16 mi	18,714	$32,260	$130,200
39039	Benton, MS	17 mi	1,981	$60,175	$145,000
39209	Jackson, MS	18 mi	25,776	$36,344	$78,400
39056	Clinton, MS	18 mi	26,836	$75,110	$225,800
39110	Madison, MS	18 mi	50,443	$125,506	$362,600
39163	Sharon, MS · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
39213	Jackson, MS	20 mi	18,691	$29,541	$75,900
39157	Ridgeland, MS	20 mi	24,562	$66,068	$275,000

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Questions about 39040

What city is zip code 39040?

39040 is assigned to Bentonia, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39040 in?

39040 is in Yazoo County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39040?

About 3,256 people live in 39040, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39040 in?

39040 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39040?

The median household income in 39040 is $61,250.

What zip codes are near 39040?

The closest zip codes to 39040 are 39071, 39173, 39162, 39041, 39194.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39040, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.