Zip code 39427: Carson, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39427?

39427 is assigned to Carson, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39427 in?

39427 is in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39427?

About 799 people live in 39427, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39427?

The median household income in 39427 is $31,860.

Q: What zip codes are near 39427?

The closest zip codes to 39427 are 39421, 39656, 39474, 39663, 39482.

Residential delivery areaJefferson Davis CountyCentral Time

Population

799

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$52K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

56.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

56 sq mi

14 people/sq mi

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

About 39427

39427 is a rural zip code in Carson, Mississippi (Jefferson Davis County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 799 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 56.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $31,860 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $52,200, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 39427 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate37.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%35th of 398 in MS
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%9th of 377 in MS
Median age56.1
98th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.610th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older36%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%5th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate89.9%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%48th of 397 in MS
Housing vacancy23.9%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%81st of 397 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.495
87th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48289th of 393 in MS
Average commute30 min
74th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min135th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate8.8%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%283rd of 403 in MS
Residents under 1822.3%
52nd
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%241st of 405 in MS
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%200th of 405 in MS
Diversity index40.5
37th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1236th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers5.9%
9th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%304th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$24,124
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549283rd of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$33,681
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605288th of 403 in MS
Government workers7.7%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%365th of 405 in MS
Population density14/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi333rd of 405 in MS
Population799
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779340th of 405 in MS
Median household income$31,860
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447342nd of 376 in MS
Median home value$52,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800366th of 372 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher3.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%387th of 403 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%368th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%380th of 405 in MS
Broadband access73.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%287th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%335th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%307th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%350th of 405 in MS

Measure	39427	Jefferson Davis	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	37.9%	28.7%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	35th of 398
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	74.4%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	9th of 377
Median age	56.1	46	38.6	38.9	98th	10th of 405
Residents 65 and older	36%	24.6%	17.2%	17.2%	98th	5th of 405
Homeownership rateStrength	89.9%	84.5%	70%	65.2%	96th	48th of 397
Housing vacancy	23.9%	21.9%	14.6%	10.1%	96th	81st of 397
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.495	0.461	0.482	0.483	87th	89th of 393
Average commute	30 min	34.6 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	74th	135th of 393
Uninsured rate	8.8%	11.1%	11%	8.4%	64th	283rd of 403
Residents under 18	22.3%	19.8%	23.3%	22%	52nd	241st of 405
Veterans	5.5%	5.9%	6.8%	6.2%	45th	200th of 405
Diversity index	40.5	50.3	56.1	61.4	37th	236th of 405
Self-employed workers	5.9%	7%	9.4%	10%	9th	304th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,124	$24,694	$31,549	$44,673	7th	283rd of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,681	$30,751	$40,605	$49,666	6th	288th of 403
Government workers	7.7%	17%	18.5%	14.5%	6th	365th of 405
Population density	14/sq mi	27/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	333rd of 405
Population	799	11,117	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	340th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,860	$38,548	$56,447	$80,734	1st	342nd of 376
Median home value	$52,200	$90,100	$169,800	$332,700	1st	366th of 372
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.4%	12.7%	25.1%	35.7%	1st	387th of 403
Work from home	0%	4.7%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	368th of 405
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	9.6%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	380th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	73.5%	79.2%	84.1%	91%	1st	287th of 397
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.1%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	335th of 405
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	307th of 405
Healthcare workers	3.6%	12.8%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	350th 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

10%

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

20%

55–64

14%

65–74

22%

75+

Median age

56.1

Under 18

22.3%

65 and over

36%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black11%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

40.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 407
Average household size: 2
Family households: 48.6%
Married couples: 19.9%
Living alone: 51.4%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

42%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39427

$31,860

Jefferson Davis Co.

$38,548

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,124

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

37.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.495

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39427

$52,200

Jefferson Davis Co.

$90,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39427

—

Jefferson Davis Co.

$757

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

37%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 535
Owner-occupied: 89.9%
Vacant: 23.9%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

21%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

20–29

13%

30–44

63%

45–59

60+

Average commute

30 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

27.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

36%

Transportation and moving

24%

Management

13%

Sales

12%

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Construction

36%

Agriculture and mining

30%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Other services

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,681

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39427	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,833	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,596	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

72%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Households with broadband: 73.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.1%
No internet access: 24.1%
Without health insurance: 8.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Carson
State: Mississippi
County: Jefferson Davis County
Center point: 31.4893° N, 89.8290° W
Land area: 56 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 39427

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39421	Bassfield, MS	6.4 mi	2,550	$54,844	$97,200
39656	Oak Vale, MS	6.8 mi	679	$41,786	$155,500
39474	Prentiss, MS	9.2 mi	6,099	$35,586	$84,600
39663	Silver Creek, MS	14 mi	2,465	$46,484	$84,500
39482	Sumrall, MS	17 mi	12,606	$64,321	$200,100
39429	Columbia, MS	17 mi	16,320	$46,401	$141,700
39483	Foxworth, MS	18 mi	5,120	$36,992	$80,600
39428	Collins, MS	19 mi	8,977	$46,466	$102,900
39654	Monticello, MS	19 mi	4,604	$41,370	$106,300
39643	Kokomo, MS	20 mi	1,356	$56,042	—
39119	Mount Olive, MS	20 mi	5,739	$49,766	$72,600
39140	Newhebron, MS	21 mi	2,352	$43,938	$109,400

Questions about 39427

What city is zip code 39427?

39427 is assigned to Carson, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39427 in?

39427 is in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39427?

About 799 people live in 39427, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39427 in?

39427 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39427?

The median household income in 39427 is $31,860.

What zip codes are near 39427?

The closest zip codes to 39427 are 39421, 39656, 39474, 39663, 39482.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39427, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.