Zip code 39078: Georgetown, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39078?

39078 is assigned to Georgetown, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39078 in?

39078 is in Copiah County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39078?

About 843 people live in 39078, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 39078?

The closest zip codes to 39078 are 39082, 39149, 39059, 39077, 39140.

Residential delivery areaCopiah CountyCentral Time

Population

843

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$217K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$398/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

39 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

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

About 39078

39078 is a rural zip code in Georgetown, Mississippi (Copiah County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 843 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 43.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

40.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $216,500. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $398 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.4 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; business and finance; and engineering and science.

How 39078 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate40.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%25th of 398 in MS
Residents under 1833.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%24th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers23%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%16th of 405 in MS
Government workers42.5%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%11th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy27.9%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%46th of 397 in MS
Average commute38.4 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min34th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate21.8%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%21st of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.495
87th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48288th of 393 in MS
Median age43.1
78th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6105th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate75.4%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%212th of 397 in MS
Diversity index52.7
57th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.194th of 405 in MS
Median home value$216,500
25th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80042nd of 372 in MS
Broadband access86.7%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%101st of 397 in MS
Veterans3.2%
17th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%317th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$35,806
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605258th of 403 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher13.5%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%280th of 403 in MS
Rent-burdened renters32.8%
7th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%280th of 377 in MS
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%168th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older9.1%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%381st of 405 in MS
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi282nd of 405 in MS
Population843
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779337th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$17,982
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549366th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$398
1st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954311th of 319 in MS
Work from home0.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%317th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%373rd of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%311th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers2.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%364th of 405 in MS

Measure	39078	Copiah	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	40.2%	23%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	25th of 398
Residents under 18	33.1%	22.4%	23.3%	22%	99th	24th of 405
Healthcare workers	23%	16%	11.1%	9.7%	99th	16th of 405
Government workers	42.5%	15.8%	18.5%	14.5%	99th	11th of 405
Housing vacancy	27.9%	19.4%	14.6%	10.1%	97th	46th of 397
Average commuteWeakness	38.4 min	28.5 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	96th	34th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	21.8%	12.9%	11%	8.4%	96th	21st of 403
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.495	0.542	0.482	0.483	87th	88th of 393
Median age	43.1	39.6	38.6	38.9	78th	105th of 405
Homeownership rate	75.4%	74.4%	70%	65.2%	67th	212th of 397
Diversity index	52.7	55.6	56.1	61.4	57th	94th of 405
Median home value	$216,500	$114,100	$169,800	$332,700	25th	42nd of 372
Broadband accessWeakness	86.7%	79.5%	84.1%	91%	18th	101st of 397
Veterans	3.2%	4.8%	6.8%	6.2%	17th	317th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,806	$38,008	$40,605	$49,666	10th	258th of 403
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.5%	19.7%	25.1%	35.7%	7th	280th of 403
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	32.8%	47.2%	51.3%	51.1%	7th	280th of 377
Tech workers	0.6%	1.2%	1.4%	3.8%	7th	168th of 405
Residents 65 and older	9.1%	19.1%	17.2%	17.2%	5th	381st of 405
Population density	21/sq mi	36/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	282nd of 405
Population	843	27,855	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	337th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,982	$28,882	$31,549	$44,673	1st	366th of 405
Median gross rent	$398	$766	$954	$1,413	1st	311th of 319
Work from home	0.6%	3.7%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	317th of 405
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.8%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	373rd of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.2%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	311th of 405
Self-employed workers	2.4%	7.5%	9.4%	10%	1st	364th of 405

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

28%

5–17

18–24

25–34

21%

35–44

10%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

43.1

Under 18

33.1%

65 and over

9.1%

Race and ethnicity

White60%
Black32%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

52.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 264
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 75%
Married couples: 70.8%
Living alone: 19.7%
Veterans (of adults): 3.2%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

48%

$25–50k

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39078

—

Copiah Co.

$49,089

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,982

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

40.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.495

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39078

$216,500

Copiah Co.

$114,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39078

$398

Copiah Co.

$766

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

0.8%

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 366
Owner-occupied: 75.4%
Vacant: 27.9%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 32.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.5%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

38%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

38%

30–44

45–59

23%

60+

26%

Average commute

38.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

23%

Business and finance

22%

Engineering and science

17%

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Production

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Computer and math

0.6%

Legal and social services

0.3%

Food service

0.3%

Management

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

61%

Other services

10%

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Education

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Construction

0.6%

Information

0.6%

Retail

0.3%

Restaurants and hotels

0.3%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.3%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$35,806

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

42.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

27.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39078	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,644	$74,888
Service	$17,782	$26,804
Sales and office	$9,688	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,028	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

22%

Some college

16%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

0.2%

High school graduate or higher: 77%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.2%
Households with broadband: 86.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.4%
No internet access: 13.3%
Without health insurance: 21.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Georgetown
State: Mississippi
County: Copiah County
Center point: 31.8781° N, 90.1882° W
Land area: 39 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Georgetown2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39078

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39082	Harrisville, MS	5.9 mi	1,416	$58,242	$106,500
39149	Pinola, MS	11 mi	1,485	$67,880	$75,000
39059	Crystal Springs, MS	12 mi	11,919	$49,946	$117,000
39077	Gallman, MS · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
39140	Newhebron, MS	13 mi	2,352	$43,938	$109,400
39073	Florence, MS	16 mi	21,066	$66,829	$206,500
39665	Sontag, MS	16 mi	755	$32,875	—
39044	Braxton, MS	16 mi	2,994	$74,417	$163,500
39083	Hazlehurst, MS	17 mi	8,592	$44,930	$97,900
39148	Piney Woods, MS	17 mi	6	—	—
39191	Wesson, MS	17 mi	8,378	$56,883	$127,900
39167	Star, MS	17 mi	0	—	—

Questions about 39078

What city is zip code 39078?

39078 is assigned to Georgetown, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39078 in?

39078 is in Copiah County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39078?

About 843 people live in 39078, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39078 in?

39078 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 39078?

The closest zip codes to 39078 are 39082, 39149, 39059, 39077, 39140.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39078, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.