Zip code 39440: Laurel, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39440?

39440 is assigned to Laurel, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39440 in?

39440 is in Jones County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39440?

About 19,385 people live in 39440, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39440?

The median household income in 39440 is $46,947.

Q: What zip codes are near 39440?

The closest zip codes to 39440 are 39443, 39441, 39442, 39460, 39437.

Residential delivery areaJones CountyCentral Time

Population

19,385

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$125K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$917/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

18 sq mi

1,095 people/sq mi

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

About 39440

39440 is a suburban zip code in Laurel, Mississippi (Jones County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 19,385 people live here, or 1,095 per square mile. The median resident is 33.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,947 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $125,400, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $917 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.1 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 39440 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.541
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48236th of 393 in MS
Poverty rate25.9%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%123rd of 398 in MS
Uninsured rate15.3%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%83rd of 403 in MS
Housing vacancy14.6%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%231st of 397 in MS
Residents under 1825.6%
79th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%117th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers11.2%
73rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%173rd of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate5.2%
56th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%196th of 405 in MS
Diversity index52.6
56th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.198th of 405 in MS
Government workers14.4%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%280th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters50.7%
50th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%165th of 377 in MS
Population density1,095/sq mi
45th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi22nd of 405 in MS
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%223rd of 405 in MS
Population19,385
30th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77942nd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate58.3%
29th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%331st of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older13.8%
29th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%327th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher20.4%
22nd
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%157th of 403 in MS
Foreign-born residents3.3%
20th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%62nd of 405 in MS
Per capita income$29,756
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549141st of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$917
15th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95491st of 319 in MS
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%123rd of 405 in MS
Work from home6.6%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%104th of 405 in MS
Median age33.3
12th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6343rd of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$34,790
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605273rd of 403 in MS
Median household income$46,947
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447214th of 376 in MS
Median home value$125,400
6th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800173rd of 372 in MS
Average commute18.1 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min363rd of 393 in MS
Broadband access77.9%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%227th of 397 in MS
Self-employed workers4.7%
3rd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%331st of 405 in MS

Measure	39440	Jones	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.541	0.485	0.482	0.483	96th	36th of 393
Poverty rateWeakness	25.9%	18.7%	18.9%	12.5%	93rd	123rd of 398
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.3%	11.9%	11%	8.4%	89th	83rd of 403
Housing vacancy	14.6%	13.4%	14.6%	10.1%	86th	231st of 397
Residents under 18	25.6%	25.1%	23.3%	22%	79th	117th of 405
Healthcare workers	11.2%	11%	11.1%	9.7%	73rd	173rd of 405
Unemployment rate	5.2%	4%	5.8%	5.2%	56th	196th of 405
Diversity index	52.6	52.1	56.1	61.4	56th	98th of 405
Government workers	14.4%	17.1%	18.5%	14.5%	56th	280th of 405
Rent-burdened renters	50.7%	50.1%	51.3%	51.1%	50th	165th of 377
Population density	1,095/sq mi	96/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	45th	22nd of 405
Veterans	5.1%	6.1%	6.8%	6.2%	40th	223rd of 405
Population	19,385	66,472	2,946,779	334,922,499	30th	42nd of 405
Homeownership rate	58.3%	75.1%	70%	65.2%	29th	331st of 397
Residents 65 and older	13.8%	17.8%	17.2%	17.2%	29th	327th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	20.4%	20.7%	25.1%	35.7%	22nd	157th of 403
Foreign-born residents	3.3%	2.9%	2.4%	14.1%	20th	62nd of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,756	$29,510	$31,549	$44,673	18th	141st of 405
Median gross rent	$917	$869	$954	$1,413	15th	91st of 319
Tech workers	1.1%	1.1%	1.4%	3.8%	15th	123rd of 405
Work from home	6.6%	4.4%	5.9%	15.1%	14th	104th of 405
Median age	33.3	37.9	38.6	38.9	12th	343rd of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,790	$38,283	$40,605	$49,666	8th	273rd of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,947	$52,216	$56,447	$80,734	7th	214th of 376
Median home value	$125,400	$143,100	$169,800	$332,700	6th	173rd of 372
Average commuteStrength	18.1 min	24.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	6th	363rd of 393
Broadband accessWeakness	77.9%	77.2%	84.1%	91%	3rd	227th of 397
Self-employed workers	4.7%	10.7%	9.4%	10%	3rd	331st 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

18%

5–17

12%

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

10%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.3

Under 18

25.6%

65 and over

13.8%

Race and ethnicity

White29%
Black62%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

52.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

0.4%

Households

Households: 7,475
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 59.7%
Married couples: 29%
Living alone: 36.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39440

$46,947

Jones Co.

$52,216

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,756

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.541

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39440

$125,400

Jones Co.

$143,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39440

$917

Jones Co.

$869

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 8,755
Owner-occupied: 58.3%
Vacant: 14.6%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.7%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

23%

10–19

44%

20–29

11%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

20%

Healthcare

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Management

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Engineering and science

0.6%

Industries

Manufacturing

24%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Education

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Wholesale

0.7%

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$34,790

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39440	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,158	$74,888
Service	$25,952	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,652	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$41,641	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,943	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

35%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
Households with broadband: 77.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.9%
No internet access: 18.3%
Without health insurance: 15.3%
Limited-English households: 2.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Laurel
State: Mississippi
County: Jones County
Center point: 31.6932° N, 89.1483° W
Land area: 18 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Laurel80% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39440

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39443	Laurel, MS	4.4 mi	22,767	$59,388	$153,500
39441	Laurel, MS · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
39442	Laurel, MS · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
39460	Moss, MS · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
39437	Ellisville, MS	8.9 mi	12,530	$56,240	$174,100
39477	Sandersville, MS	9.6 mi	387	$52,750	$89,600
39480	Soso, MS	9.9 mi	2,076	$74,853	$183,100
39481	Stringer, MS	13 mi	1,567	$61,458	$166,300
39439	Heidelberg, MS	15 mi	5,160	$34,250	$100,900
39464	Ovett, MS	15 mi	2,367	$71,875	$154,600
39459	Moselle, MS	17 mi	3,705	$53,581	$155,900
39168	Taylorsville, MS	18 mi	6,270	$45,298	$89,700

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Questions about 39440

What city is zip code 39440?

39440 is assigned to Laurel, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39440 in?

39440 is in Jones County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39440?

About 19,385 people live in 39440, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39440 in?

39440 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39440?

The median household income in 39440 is $46,947.

What zip codes are near 39440?

The closest zip codes to 39440 are 39443, 39441, 39442, 39460, 39437.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39440, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.