Zip code 39648: McComb, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39648?

39648 is assigned to McComb, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39648 in?

39648 is in Pike County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39648?

About 20,509 people live in 39648, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39648?

The median household income in 39648 is $42,737.

Q: What zip codes are near 39648?

The closest zip codes to 39648 are 39635, 39649, 39652, 39632, 39666.

Residential delivery areaPike CountyCentral Time

Population

20,509

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$927/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

108 sq mi

190 people/sq mi

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

About 39648

39648 is a small-town zip code in McComb, Mississippi (Pike County), covering 108 sq mi of land. About 20,509 people live here, or 190 per square mile. The median resident is 36.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,737 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,300, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $927 a month.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.5 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and sales.

How 39648 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy22.8%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%92nd of 397 in MS
Poverty rate25.7%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%124th of 398 in MS
Uninsured rate16.3%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%65th of 403 in MS
Healthcare workers13.7%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%97th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1827.1%
87th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%85th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate6.6%
75th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%137th of 405 in MS
Government workers15.6%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%252nd of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older18.2%
62nd
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%191st of 405 in MS
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%143rd of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.442
56th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482214th of 393 in MS
Diversity index50.7
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1128th of 405 in MS
Average commute24.5 min
40th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min251st of 393 in MS
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%53rd of 405 in MS
Population20,509
32nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77941st of 405 in MS
Median age36.7
32nd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6282nd of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters44.5%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%209th of 377 in MS
Homeownership rate55.5%
25th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%346th of 397 in MS
Population density190/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi72nd of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$927
16th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95485th of 319 in MS
Median earnings per worker$36,957
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605229th of 403 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher16.1%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%229th of 403 in MS
Self-employed workers6.1%
10th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%297th of 405 in MS
Median household income$42,737
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447260th of 376 in MS
Per capita income$21,586
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549314th of 405 in MS
Broadband access79.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%199th of 397 in MS
Median home value$105,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800221st of 372 in MS
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%213th of 405 in MS
Work from home2.4%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%241st of 405 in MS

Measure	39648	Pike	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	22.8%	21.8%	14.6%	10.1%	95th	92nd of 397
Poverty rateWeakness	25.7%	27.1%	18.9%	12.5%	93rd	124th of 398
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.3%	12.9%	11%	8.4%	91st	65th of 403
Healthcare workers	13.7%	12.4%	11.1%	9.7%	91st	97th of 405
Residents under 18	27.1%	25.5%	23.3%	22%	87th	85th of 405
Unemployment rate	6.6%	5.8%	5.8%	5.2%	75th	137th of 405
Government workers	15.6%	14.3%	18.5%	14.5%	63rd	252nd of 405
Residents 65 and older	18.2%	17.9%	17.2%	17.2%	62nd	191st of 405
Veterans	6.5%	5.6%	6.8%	6.2%	59th	143rd of 405
Income inequality (Gini)	0.442	0.495	0.482	0.483	56th	214th of 393
Diversity index	50.7	54.1	56.1	61.4	53rd	128th of 405
Average commute	24.5 min	27.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	40th	251st of 393
Tech workers	2.1%	1.6%	1.4%	3.8%	35th	53rd of 405
Population	20,509	39,602	2,946,779	334,922,499	32nd	41st of 405
Median age	36.7	37.9	38.6	38.9	32nd	282nd of 405
Rent-burdened renters	44.5%	47.2%	51.3%	51.1%	28th	209th of 377
Homeownership rate	55.5%	66.8%	70%	65.2%	25th	346th of 397
Population density	190/sq mi	97/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	72nd of 405
Median gross rent	$927	$919	$954	$1,413	16th	85th of 319
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,957	$36,407	$40,605	$49,666	13th	229th of 403
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.1%	15.3%	25.1%	35.7%	12th	229th of 403
Self-employed workers	6.1%	8.2%	9.4%	10%	10th	297th of 405
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,737	$43,814	$56,447	$80,734	4th	260th of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,586	$24,223	$31,549	$44,673	4th	314th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	79.7%	78.8%	84.1%	91%	4th	199th of 397
Median home value	$105,300	$110,800	$169,800	$332,700	3rd	221st of 372
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	0.6%	2.4%	14.1%	3rd	213th of 405
Work from home	2.4%	3.5%	5.9%	15.1%	2nd	241st 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

20%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.7

Under 18

27.1%

65 and over

18.2%

Race and ethnicity

White34%
Black62%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

50.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 8,315
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 58.7%
Married couples: 29.7%
Living alone: 38.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39648

$42,737

Pike Co.

$43,814

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,586

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.442

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39648

$105,300

Pike Co.

$110,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39648

$927

Pike Co.

$919

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,767
Owner-occupied: 55.5%
Vacant: 22.8%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.3%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.5%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

39%

20–29

10%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

24.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

14%

Healthcare

14%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

19%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Other services

Information

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$36,957

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39648	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,485	$74,888
Service	$20,257	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,723	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,021	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

31%

Some college

23%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.5%
Households with broadband: 79.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56.5%
No internet access: 15.9%
Without health insurance: 16.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): McComb
State: Mississippi
County: Pike County
Center point: 31.1779° N, 90.3852° W
Land area: 108 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

McComb11% of zip
Magnolia2% of zip
Fernwood (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39648

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39635	Fernwood, MS	3.8 mi	0	—	—
39649	McComb, MS · PO box	6.1 mi	—	—	—
39652	Magnolia, MS	6.6 mi	7,259	$42,966	$84,400
39632	Chatawa, MS · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
39666	Summit, MS	10 mi	11,408	$45,482	$158,200
39657	Osyka, MS	12 mi	1,796	—	$74,100
39662	Ruth, MS	16 mi	1,446	—	$76,600
39667	Tylertown, MS	16 mi	10,530	$44,934	$136,800
39641	Jayess, MS	17 mi	6,769	$65,010	$119,800
70450	Mount Hermon, LA	18 mi	2,921	$61,333	$200,000
39629	Bogue Chitto, MS	18 mi	5,999	$68,724	$136,100
39664	Smithdale, MS	20 mi	2,603	$42,500	$113,200

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Questions about 39648

What city is zip code 39648?

39648 is assigned to McComb, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39648 in?

39648 is in Pike County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39648?

About 20,509 people live in 39648, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39648 in?

39648 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39648?

The median household income in 39648 is $42,737.

What zip codes are near 39648?

The closest zip codes to 39648 are 39635, 39649, 39652, 39632, 39666.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39648, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.