Zip code 39355: Quitman, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39355?

39355 is assigned to Quitman, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39355 in?

39355 is in Clarke County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39355?

About 6,182 people live in 39355, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39355?

The median household income in 39355 is $50,022.

Q: What zip codes are near 39355?

The closest zip codes to 39355 are 39363, 36913, 39301, 39360, 39330.

Residential delivery areaClarke CountyCentral Time

Population

6,182

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$152K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$814/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

279 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 39355

39355 is a rural zip code in Quitman, Mississippi (Clarke County), covering 279 sq mi of land. About 6,182 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 52.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,022 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,700, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $814 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.9 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; food service; and construction and repair.

How 39355 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age52.7
97th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.620th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy21.8%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%102nd of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older26.5%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%36th of 405 in MS
Average commute35.9 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min60th of 393 in MS
Poverty rate18.7%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%218th of 398 in MS
Homeownership rate80.2%
79th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%162nd of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate11.4%
78th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%177th of 403 in MS
Rent-burdened renters57.8%
76th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%112th of 377 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482184th of 393 in MS
Self-employed workers10.1%
60th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%148th of 405 in MS
Diversity index50.9
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1121st of 405 in MS
Government workers13.4%
48th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%298th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%210th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers8.7%
38th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%249th of 405 in MS
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%250th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$29,199
17th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549157th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1817.7%
17th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%328th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher17.8%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%205th of 403 in MS
Median earnings per worker$36,316
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605245th of 403 in MS
Population6,182
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779130th of 405 in MS
Median home value$151,700
10th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800125th of 372 in MS
Median household income$50,022
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447190th of 376 in MS
Median gross rent$814
8th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954169th of 319 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%152nd of 405 in MS
Broadband access80.8%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%179th of 397 in MS
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%200th of 405 in MS
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi273rd of 405 in MS
Work from home2.8%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%228th of 405 in MS

Measure	39355	Clarke	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Median age	52.7	42.4	38.6	38.9	97th	20th of 405
Housing vacancy	21.8%	22.2%	14.6%	10.1%	95th	102nd of 397
Residents 65 and older	26.5%	22.3%	17.2%	17.2%	94th	36th of 405
Average commuteWeakness	35.9 min	34 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	93rd	60th of 393
Poverty rateWeakness	18.7%	17.4%	18.9%	12.5%	81st	218th of 398
Homeownership rate	80.2%	82.3%	70%	65.2%	79th	162nd of 397
Uninsured rate	11.4%	13.3%	11%	8.4%	78th	177th of 403
Rent-burdened renters	57.8%	46.5%	51.3%	51.1%	76th	112th of 377
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.482	0.482	0.483	66th	184th of 393
Self-employed workers	10.1%	9.7%	9.4%	10%	60th	148th of 405
Diversity index	50.9	50.7	56.1	61.4	53rd	121st of 405
Government workers	13.4%	13.1%	18.5%	14.5%	48th	298th of 405
Unemployment rate	4.6%	7%	5.8%	5.2%	45th	210th of 405
Healthcare workers	8.7%	13.5%	11.1%	9.7%	38th	249th of 405
Veterans	4.6%	5.6%	6.8%	6.2%	33rd	250th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,199	$27,462	$31,549	$44,673	17th	157th of 405
Residents under 18	17.7%	21.8%	23.3%	22%	17th	328th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.8%	17.5%	25.1%	35.7%	15th	205th of 403
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,316	$35,227	$40,605	$49,666	12th	245th of 403
Population	6,182	15,314	2,946,779	334,922,499	10th	130th of 405
Median home value	$151,700	$118,100	$169,800	$332,700	10th	125th of 372
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,022	$46,108	$56,447	$80,734	9th	190th of 376
Median gross rent	$814	$801	$954	$1,413	8th	169th of 319
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	0.8%	2.4%	14.1%	8th	152nd of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	80.8%	82.2%	84.1%	91%	5th	179th of 397
Tech workers	0.3%	2.2%	1.4%	3.8%	4th	200th of 405
Population density	22/sq mi	22/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	273rd of 405
Work from home	2.8%	2.3%	5.9%	15.1%	2nd	228th 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

12%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

10%

45–54

19%

55–64

16%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

52.7

Under 18

17.7%

65 and over

26.5%

Race and ethnicity

White65%
Black26%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

50.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.8%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,579
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 74.5%
Married couples: 55.5%
Living alone: 24.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39355

$50,022

Clarke Co.

$46,108

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,199

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39355

$151,700

Clarke Co.

$118,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39355

$814

Clarke Co.

$801

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,300
Owner-occupied: 80.2%
Vacant: 21.8%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 57.8%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

10%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

16%

20–29

11%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

20%

Average commute

35.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Food service

12%

Construction and repair

12%

Production

11%

Sales

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Management

Education

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

0.8%

Business and finance

0.8%

Computer and math

0.3%

Police and fire

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

16%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Public administration

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Other services

Professional and technical services

Information

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$36,316

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39355	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,621	$74,888
Service	$6,694	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,482	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,470	$49,199
Production and transportation	$49,231	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

33%

Some college

21%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
Households with broadband: 80.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.7%
No internet access: 18.8%
Without health insurance: 11.4%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Quitman
State: Mississippi
County: Clarke County
Center point: 32.0588° N, 88.6190° W
Land area: 279 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Quitman2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39355

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39363	Stonewall, MS	9.9 mi	1,272	$31,875	$55,400
36913	Melvin, AL	12 mi	33	—	—
39301	Meridian, MS	15 mi	20,807	$41,766	$119,400
39360	Shubuta, MS	16 mi	4,554	$31,714	$66,200
39330	Enterprise, MS	17 mi	3,187	$58,462	$154,200
36915	Needham, AL	17 mi	779	$37,105	—
39366	Vossburg, MS	18 mi	882	—	$87,100
39347	Pachuta, MS	19 mi	1,462	$49,265	$187,500
36904	Butler, AL	21 mi	4,275	$44,250	$143,900
39307	Meridian, MS	22 mi	15,047	$30,413	$91,300
39302	Meridian, MS · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
36912	Lisman, AL	22 mi	1,219	$39,926	$69,600

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Questions about 39355

What city is zip code 39355?

39355 is assigned to Quitman, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39355 in?

39355 is in Clarke County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39355?

About 6,182 people live in 39355, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39355 in?

39355 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39355?

The median household income in 39355 is $50,022.

What zip codes are near 39355?

The closest zip codes to 39355 are 39363, 36913, 39301, 39360, 39330.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39355, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.