Zip code 39643: Kokomo, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39643?

39643 is assigned to Kokomo, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39643 in?

39643 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39643?

About 1,356 people live in 39643, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39643?

The median household income in 39643 is $56,042.

Q: What zip codes are near 39643?

The closest zip codes to 39643 are 39483, 39667, 39641, 39429, 39656.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyCentral Time

Population

1,356

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

40 sq mi

34 people/sq mi

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

About 39643

39643 is a rural zip code in Kokomo, Mississippi (Marion County), covering 40 sq mi of land. About 1,356 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 31.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,042 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.5 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and production and manufacturing. 20% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 39643 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1833%
99th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%25th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers19.5%
97th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%32nd of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate20.7%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%25th of 403 in MS
Housing vacancy24.1%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%75th of 397 in MS
Homeownership rate78.6%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%181st of 397 in MS
Unemployment rate6.4%
73rd
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%145th of 405 in MS
Average commute27.5 min
60th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min186th of 393 in MS
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%210th of 405 in MS
Diversity index46.6
46th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1191st of 405 in MS
Poverty rate9.9%
44th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%346th of 398 in MS
Work from home9.9%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%41st of 405 in MS
Veterans4.1%
27th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%277th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters44.1%
26th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%214th of 377 in MS
Tech workers1.6%
25th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%78th of 405 in MS
Median household income$56,042
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447146th of 376 in MS
Median earnings per worker$37,539
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605215th of 403 in MS
Broadband access83.9%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%133rd of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher14.2%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%259th of 403 in MS
Median age31.2
6th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6359th of 405 in MS
Population density34/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi208th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$21,278
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549321st of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.356
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482352nd of 393 in MS
Population1,356
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779297th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%355th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%393rd of 405 in MS
Government workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%397th of 405 in MS

Measure	39643	Marion	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Residents under 18	33%	23.4%	23.3%	22%	99th	25th of 405
Self-employed workers	19.5%	11.1%	9.4%	10%	97th	32nd of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.7%	13.5%	11%	8.4%	96th	25th of 403
Housing vacancy	24.1%	18.3%	14.6%	10.1%	96th	75th of 397
Homeownership rate	78.6%	77.2%	70%	65.2%	75th	181st of 397
Unemployment rate	6.4%	7.5%	5.8%	5.2%	73rd	145th of 405
Average commute	27.5 min	34.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	60th	186th of 393
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	18.8%	17.2%	17.2%	58th	210th of 405
Diversity index	46.6	49.9	56.1	61.4	46th	191st of 405
Poverty rate	9.9%	19.7%	18.9%	12.5%	44th	346th of 398
Work from home	9.9%	5.2%	5.9%	15.1%	34th	41st of 405
Veterans	4.1%	5.9%	6.8%	6.2%	27th	277th of 405
Rent-burdened renters	44.1%	40.4%	51.3%	51.1%	26th	214th of 377
Tech workers	1.6%	0.6%	1.4%	3.8%	25th	78th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,042	$45,110	$56,447	$80,734	15th	146th of 376
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,539	$32,745	$40,605	$49,666	15th	215th of 403
Broadband accessWeakness	83.9%	83.5%	84.1%	91%	10th	133rd of 397
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.2%	13.7%	25.1%	35.7%	8th	259th of 403
Median age	31.2	40.8	38.6	38.9	6th	359th of 405
Population density	34/sq mi	45/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	208th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,278	$25,415	$31,549	$44,673	4th	321st of 405
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.356	0.456	0.482	0.483	3rd	352nd of 393
Population	1,356	24,193	2,946,779	334,922,499	2nd	297th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.4%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	355th of 405
Healthcare workers	0%	11.2%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	393rd of 405
Government workers	2.1%	8.7%	18.5%	14.5%	1st	397th 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

27%

5–17

18–24

21%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.2

Under 18

33%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black37%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

46.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 440
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 62.5%
Married couples: 41.1%
Living alone: 37.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.1%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39643

$56,042

Marion Co.

$45,110

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,278

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.356

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39643

—

Marion Co.

$122,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39643

—

Marion Co.

$818

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

42%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

58%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 580
Owner-occupied: 78.6%
Vacant: 24.1%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

35%

20–29

26%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

27.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

28%

Sales

19%

Production

14%

Office and admin

12%

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Industries

Agriculture and mining

19%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

12%

Other services

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$37,539

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

19.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

2.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39643	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,107	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$10,865	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,150	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,454	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

35%

Some college

13%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

Graduate

12%

High school graduate or higher: 87%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.1%
Households with broadband: 83.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 36.8%
No internet access: 16.1%
Without health insurance: 20.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kokomo
State: Mississippi
County: Marion County
Center point: 31.2465° N, 90.0143° W
Land area: 40 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39643 spans 2 counties

Marion County74% of land
Walthall County26% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Kokomo (unincorporated)4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39643

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39483	Foxworth, MS	4.8 mi	5,120	$36,992	$80,600
39667	Tylertown, MS	11 mi	10,530	$44,934	$136,800
39641	Jayess, MS	13 mi	6,769	$65,010	$119,800
39429	Columbia, MS	14 mi	16,320	$46,401	$141,700
39656	Oak Vale, MS	15 mi	679	$41,786	$155,500
39478	Sandy Hook, MS	16 mi	2,043	$47,686	$102,300
39662	Ruth, MS	19 mi	1,446	—	$76,600
39427	Carson, MS	20 mi	799	$31,860	$52,200
39654	Monticello, MS	22 mi	4,604	$41,370	$106,300
39648	McComb, MS	22 mi	20,509	$42,737	$105,300
70426	Angie, LA	24 mi	6,090	$29,821	$126,600
39663	Silver Creek, MS	24 mi	2,465	$46,484	$84,500

Questions about 39643

What city is zip code 39643?

39643 is assigned to Kokomo, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39643 in?

39643 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39643?

About 1,356 people live in 39643, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39643 in?

39643 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39643?

The median household income in 39643 is $56,042.

What zip codes are near 39643?

The closest zip codes to 39643 are 39483, 39667, 39641, 39429, 39656.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39643, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.