Zip code 39338: Louin, Mississippi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 39338
39338 is a rural zip code in Louin, Mississippi (Jasper County), covering 210 sq mi of land. About 3,566 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 41.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,085 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $59,600, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and management.
How 39338 compares
- Healthcare workers20.9%99thU.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%22nd of 405 in MS
- Homeownership rate90.5%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%44th of 397 in MS
- Average commute39 min96thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min29th of 393 in MS
- Housing vacancy17.9%91stU.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%157th of 397 in MS
- 90thU.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%63rd of 405 in MS
- 84thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482110th of 393 in MS
- 76thU.S. 10% · MS 9.4%103rd of 405 in MS
- Median age41.468thU.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6146th of 405 in MS
- 67thU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%163rd of 405 in MS
- Uninsured rate9.2%67thU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%267th of 403 in MS
- Poverty rate13.3%62ndU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%299th of 398 in MS
- Diversity index52.957thU.S. 61.4 · MS 56.192nd of 405 in MS
- Residents under 1822.2%51stU.S. 22% · MS 23.3%244th of 405 in MS
- Government workers13.4%48thU.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%299th of 405 in MS
- Veterans5%38thU.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%227th of 405 in MS
- Per capita income$28,63615thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549170th of 405 in MS
- Tech workers0.8%10thU.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%150th of 405 in MS
- Median household income$50,0859thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447189th of 376 in MS
- Population3,5666thU.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779183rd of 405 in MS
- 6thU.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%171st of 405 in MS
- Median earnings per worker$32,8765thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605291st of 403 in MS
- Population density17/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi318th of 405 in MS
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%336th of 403 in MS
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%326th of 377 in MS
- Median home value$59,6001stU.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800354th of 372 in MS
- Work from home1.9%1stU.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%265th of 405 in MS
- Broadband access65.5%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%349th of 397 in MS
| Measure | 39338 | Jasper | MS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 20.9% | 13.4% | 11.1% | 9.7% | 22nd of 405 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90.5% | 82.1% | 70% | 65.2% | 44th of 397 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 39 min | 33.7 min | 25.6 min | 26.4 min | 29th of 393 | |
| Housing vacancy | 17.9% | 18.3% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 157th of 397 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 24% | 21.4% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 63rd of 405 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.487 | 0.454 | 0.482 | 0.483 | 110th of 393 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.9% | 7.1% | 9.4% | 10% | 103rd of 405 | |
| Median age | 41.4 | 41.9 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 146th of 405 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 163rd of 405 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.2% | 8.5% | 11% | 8.4% | 267th of 403 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% | 19.4% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 299th of 398 | |
| Diversity index | 52.9 | 53.1 | 56.1 | 61.4 | 92nd of 405 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.2% | 22.9% | 23.3% | 22% | 244th of 405 | |
| Government workers | 13.4% | 13% | 18.5% | 14.5% | 299th of 405 | |
| Veterans | 5% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 227th of 405 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $28,636 | $25,961 | $31,549 | $44,673 | 170th of 405 | |
| Tech workers | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 3.8% | 150th of 405 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,085 | $48,660 | $56,447 | $80,734 | 189th of 376 | |
| Population | 3,566 | 16,059 | 2,946,779 | 334,922,499 | 183rd of 405 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1% | 0.6% | 2.4% | 14.1% | 171st of 405 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $32,876 | $33,964 | $40,605 | $49,666 | 291st of 403 | |
| Population density | 17/sq mi | 24/sq mi | 63/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 318th of 405 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 9.7% | 12.2% | 25.1% | 35.7% | 336th of 403 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 18.9% | 38.9% | 51.3% | 51.1% | 326th of 377 | |
| Median home value | $59,600 | $107,100 | $169,800 | $332,700 | 354th of 372 | |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 3% | 5.9% | 15.1% | 265th of 405 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 65.5% | 64.5% | 84.1% | 91% | 349th of 397 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White44%
- Black53%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,438
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 59.7%
- Married couples
- 38.5%
- Living alone
- 40.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,751
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Vacant
- 17.9%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 7.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 18.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 3.8%
- Home value to income
- 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 39338 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $49,583 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,136 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $17,500 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $67,885 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $39,861 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.2%
- Households with broadband
- 65.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 49.3%
- No internet access
- 32.1%
- Without health insurance
- 9.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Louin
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Jasper County
- Center point
- 32.1067° N, 89.2309° W
- Land area
- 210 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
39338 spans 2 counties
- Jasper County82% of land
- Smith County18% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Louin3% of zip
- Montrose1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 39338
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39422 | Bay Springs, MS | 11 mi | $51,670 |
| 39356 | Rose Hill, MS | 12 mi | $35,000 |
| 39336 | Lawrence, MS | 14 mi | $38,750 |
| 39348 | Paulding, MS | 14 mi | $22,200 |
| 39345 | Newton, MS | 14 mi | $40,105 |
| 39153 | Raleigh, MS | 16 mi | $60,833 |
| 39481 | Stringer, MS | 17 mi | $61,458 |
| 39092 | Lake, MS | 17 mi | $31,937 |
| 39347 | Pachuta, MS | 17 mi | $49,265 |
| 39332 | Hickory, MS | 19 mi | $65,286 |
| 39460 | Moss, MS · PO box | 20 mi | — |
| 39439 | Heidelberg, MS | 22 mi | $34,250 |
Zip codes like 39338 elsewhere
Questions about 39338
What city is zip code 39338?
39338 is assigned to Louin, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 39338 in?
39338 is mostly in Jasper County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 39338?
About 3,566 people live in 39338, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 39338 in?
39338 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 39338?
The median household income in 39338 is $50,085.
What zip codes are near 39338?
The closest zip codes to 39338 are 39422, 39356, 39336, 39348, 39345.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39338, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.