Zip code 39428: Collins, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39428?

39428 is assigned to Collins, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39428 in?

39428 is in Covington County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39428?

About 8,977 people live in 39428, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39428?

The median household income in 39428 is $46,466.

Q: What zip codes are near 39428?

The closest zip codes to 39428 are 39119, 39479, 39421, 39480, 39168.

Residential delivery areaCovington CountyCentral Time

Population

8,977

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$103K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$681/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

178 sq mi

50 people/sq mi

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

About 39428

39428 is a small-town zip code in Collins, Mississippi (Covington County), covering 178 sq mi of land. About 8,977 people live here, or 50 per square mile. The median resident is 38.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,466 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $102,900, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $681 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.3 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; education; and office and administrative support.

How 39428 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate19.5%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%206th of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.477
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482131st of 393 in MS
Housing vacancy12%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%287th of 397 in MS
Government workers17.9%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%204th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate10.2%
72nd
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%222nd of 403 in MS
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%104th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate76.1%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%202nd of 397 in MS
Diversity index56.6
64th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.141st of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older17.8%
59th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%201st of 405 in MS
Median age38.7
48th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6226th of 405 in MS
Average commute22.3 min
25th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min297th of 393 in MS
Residents under 1819%
24th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%314th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%278th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher18.4%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%194th of 403 in MS
Per capita income$28,365
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549176th of 405 in MS
Population8,977
14th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779107th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%286th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.1%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%101st of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters35.6%
9th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%267th of 377 in MS
Median earnings per worker$35,046
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605270th of 403 in MS
Population density50/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi153rd of 405 in MS
Median household income$46,466
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447221st of 376 in MS
Healthcare workers5.7%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%314th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%204th of 405 in MS
Median home value$102,900
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800230th of 372 in MS
Work from home3.3%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%211th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$681
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954237th of 319 in MS
Broadband access69.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%319th of 397 in MS

Measure	39428	Covington	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	19.5%	19.8%	18.9%	12.5%	83rd	206th of 398
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.477	0.488	0.482	0.483	80th	131st of 393
Housing vacancy	12%	12.8%	14.6%	10.1%	79th	287th of 397
Government workers	17.9%	16.5%	18.5%	14.5%	76th	204th of 405
Uninsured rate	10.2%	9.6%	11%	8.4%	72nd	222nd of 403
Veterans	7.4%	6.2%	6.8%	6.2%	71st	104th of 405
Homeownership rate	76.1%	77.5%	70%	65.2%	69th	202nd of 397
Diversity index	56.6	52.5	56.1	61.4	64th	41st of 405
Residents 65 and older	17.8%	17.6%	17.2%	17.2%	59th	201st of 405
Median age	38.7	37.3	38.6	38.9	48th	226th of 405
Average commute	22.3 min	23.8 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	25th	297th of 393
Residents under 18	19%	24.3%	23.3%	22%	24th	314th of 405
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	3.5%	5.8%	5.2%	18th	278th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.4%	17.4%	25.1%	35.7%	17th	194th of 403
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,365	$27,839	$31,549	$44,673	15th	176th of 405
Population	8,977	18,148	2,946,779	334,922,499	14th	107th of 405
Self-employed workers	6.5%	8.6%	9.4%	10%	14th	286th of 405
Foreign-born residents	2.1%	1.1%	2.4%	14.1%	13th	101st of 405
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	35.6%	34%	51.3%	51.1%	9th	267th of 377
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,046	$39,985	$40,605	$49,666	9th	270th of 403
Population density	50/sq mi	44/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	153rd of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,466	$45,051	$56,447	$80,734	6th	221st of 376
Healthcare workers	5.7%	11.4%	11.1%	9.7%	6th	314th of 405
Tech workers	0.3%	0.2%	1.4%	3.8%	4th	204th of 405
Median home value	$102,900	$105,100	$169,800	$332,700	3rd	230th of 372
Work from home	3.3%	5.8%	5.9%	15.1%	3rd	211th of 405
Median gross rent	$681	$662	$954	$1,413	2nd	237th of 319
Broadband accessWeakness	69.6%	71.1%	84.1%	91%	1st	319th 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

Under 5

12%

5–17

11%

18–24

14%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.7

Under 18

19%

65 and over

17.8%

Race and ethnicity

White51%
Black41%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

56.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 3,668
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 70.3%
Married couples: 51.3%
Living alone: 25.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39428

$46,466

Covington Co.

$45,051

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,365

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.477

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39428

$102,900

Covington Co.

$105,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39428

$681

Covington Co.

$662

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 4,169
Owner-occupied: 76.1%
Vacant: 12%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 35.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.9%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

32%

20–29

18%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

15%

Education

14%

Office and admin

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Healthcare

Management

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Engineering and science

0.6%

Legal and social services

0.4%

Computer and math

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

27%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

13%

Retail

11%

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Wholesale

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$35,046

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39428	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,131	$74,888
Service	$24,754	$26,804
Sales and office	$25,130	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,760	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,415	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

33%

Some college

21%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Households with broadband: 69.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.9%
No internet access: 24.8%
Without health insurance: 10.2%
Limited-English households: 1.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Collins
State: Mississippi
County: Covington County
Center point: 31.6511° N, 89.5728° W
Land area: 178 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Collins5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39428

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39119	Mount Olive, MS	9 mi	5,739	$49,766	$72,600
39479	Seminary, MS	9.9 mi	5,513	$47,426	$136,200
39421	Bassfield, MS	14 mi	2,550	$54,844	$97,200
39480	Soso, MS	16 mi	2,076	$74,853	$183,100
39168	Taylorsville, MS	16 mi	6,270	$45,298	$89,700
39474	Prentiss, MS	17 mi	6,099	$35,586	$84,600
39116	Mize, MS	17 mi	2,594	$72,109	$137,900
39427	Carson, MS	19 mi	799	$31,860	$52,200
39111	Magee, MS	19 mi	9,143	$49,140	$141,700
39482	Sumrall, MS	19 mi	12,606	$64,321	$200,100
39459	Moselle, MS	19 mi	3,705	$53,581	$155,900
39436	Eastabuchie, MS · PO box	21 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 39428

What city is zip code 39428?

39428 is assigned to Collins, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39428 in?

39428 is in Covington County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39428?

About 8,977 people live in 39428, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39428 in?

39428 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39428?

The median household income in 39428 is $46,466.

What zip codes are near 39428?

The closest zip codes to 39428 are 39119, 39479, 39421, 39480, 39168.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39428, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.