Zip code 39358: Scooba, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39358?

39358 is assigned to Scooba, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39358 in?

39358 is mostly in Kemper County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39358?

About 1,174 people live in 39358, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39358?

The median household income in 39358 is $51,786.

Q: What zip codes are near 39358?

The closest zip codes to 39358 are 35459, 39352, 39361, 35477, 39328.

Residential delivery areaKemper CountyCentral Time

Population

1,174

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$845/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

22.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

177 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

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

About 39358

39358 is a rural zip code in Scooba, Mississippi (Kemper County), covering 177 sq mi of land. About 1,174 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 22.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,786 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $845 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 39358 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters80.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%29th of 377 in MS
Healthcare workers20.7%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%23rd of 405 in MS
Government workers31%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%34th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy34.5%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%16th of 397 in MS
Poverty rate24.4%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%137th of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.493
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48297th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate12.3%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%150th of 403 in MS
Average commute31.3 min
80th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min108th of 393 in MS
Diversity index54.8
61st
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.164th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate5.4%
59th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%185th of 405 in MS
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%191st of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate61.5%
35th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%322nd of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher23.3%
29th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%100th of 403 in MS
Residents 65 and older13.3%
25th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%341st of 405 in MS
Median household income$51,786
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447180th of 376 in MS
Median gross rent$845
9th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954150th of 319 in MS
Broadband access80.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%182nd of 397 in MS
Per capita income$21,360
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549318th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1812.5%
4th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%371st of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%216th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers4.4%
3rd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%336th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$28,372
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605348th of 403 in MS
Population1,174
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779313th of 405 in MS
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi393rd of 405 in MS
Median age22.4
1st
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6391st of 405 in MS
Work from home1.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%301st of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%311th of 405 in MS

Measure	39358	Kemper	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	80.9%	33.2%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	29th of 377
Healthcare workers	20.7%	10.4%	11.1%	9.7%	99th	23rd of 405
Government workers	31%	21.1%	18.5%	14.5%	99th	34th of 405
Housing vacancy	34.5%	18.4%	14.6%	10.1%	98th	16th of 397
Poverty rateWeakness	24.4%	24.8%	18.9%	12.5%	91st	137th of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.493	0.465	0.482	0.483	86th	97th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.3%	15.4%	11%	8.4%	81st	150th of 403
Average commuteWeakness	31.3 min	31.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	80th	108th of 393
Diversity index	54.8	53.4	56.1	61.4	61st	64th of 405
Unemployment rate	5.4%	10.8%	5.8%	5.2%	59th	185th of 405
Veterans	5.7%	7.5%	6.8%	6.2%	48th	191st of 405
Homeownership rate	61.5%	79%	70%	65.2%	35th	322nd of 397
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.3%	18.6%	25.1%	35.7%	29th	100th of 403
Residents 65 and older	13.3%	22.1%	17.2%	17.2%	25th	341st of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,786	$46,431	$56,447	$80,734	10th	180th of 376
Median gross rent	$845	$677	$954	$1,413	9th	150th of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	80.6%	75.9%	84.1%	91%	5th	182nd of 397
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,360	$23,498	$31,549	$44,673	4th	318th of 405
Residents under 18	12.5%	18.4%	23.3%	22%	4th	371st of 405
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	0.5%	2.4%	14.1%	3rd	216th of 405
Self-employed workers	4.4%	9.6%	9.4%	10%	3rd	336th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$28,372	$32,204	$40,605	$49,666	2nd	348th of 403
Population	1,174	8,729	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	313th of 405
Population density	7/sq mi	11/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	393rd of 405
Median age	22.4	40.6	38.6	38.9	1st	391st of 405
Work from home	1.1%	0.8%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	301st of 405
Tech workers	0%	1%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	311th 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

5–17

44%

18–24

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

22.4

Under 18

12.5%

65 and over

13.3%

Race and ethnicity

White37%
Black56%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

54.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 288
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 71.2%
Married couples: 51%
Living alone: 20.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

14%

Median household income

39358

$51,786

Kemper Co.

$46,431

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,360

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.493

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39358

—

Kemper Co.

$99,600

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39358

$845

Kemper Co.

$677

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 440
Owner-occupied: 61.5%
Vacant: 34.5%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 80.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

31%

20–29

19%

30–44

14%

45–59

18%

60+

11%

Average commute

31.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

21%

Office and admin

17%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Sales

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Management

Production

Legal and social services

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Food service

0.4%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Industries

Education

18%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Public administration

16%

Admin, support and management

13%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Retail

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Other services

0.7%

Restaurants and hotels

0.2%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$28,372

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

31%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39358	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,406	$74,888
Service	$12,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$17,813	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$125,197	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,321	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

23%

Some college

22%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 80.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 37.8%
No internet access: 11.8%
Without health insurance: 12.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Scooba
State: Mississippi
County: Kemper County
Center point: 32.8310° N, 88.4537° W
Land area: 177 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39358 spans 2 counties

Kemper County96% of land
Noxubee County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Scooba1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39358

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35459	Emelle, AL	11 mi	580	$36,850	$97,800
39352	Porterville, MS	11 mi	380	$68,801	—
39361	Shuqualak, MS	14 mi	1,190	$30,877	$54,000
35477	Panola, AL	15 mi	222	—	—
39328	De Kalb, MS	16 mi	4,657	$42,930	$95,400
35460	Epes, AL	17 mi	442	$31,250	$61,700
35464	Gainesville, AL	18 mi	439	$15,625	$46,800
39341	Macon, MS	19 mi	6,811	$45,535	$94,800
39326	Daleville, MS	20 mi	260	$58,789	—
39309	Meridian, MS	20 mi	335	—	—
39335	Lauderdale, MS	21 mi	2,564	$85,804	$93,000
35442	Aliceville, AL	22 mi	5,230	$44,503	$139,000

Questions about 39358

What city is zip code 39358?

39358 is assigned to Scooba, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39358 in?

39358 is mostly in Kemper County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39358?

About 1,174 people live in 39358, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39358 in?

39358 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39358?

The median household income in 39358 is $51,786.

What zip codes are near 39358?

The closest zip codes to 39358 are 35459, 39352, 39361, 35477, 39328.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39358, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.