Zip code 39656: Oak Vale, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39656?

39656 is assigned to Oak Vale, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39656 in?

39656 is mostly in Jefferson Davis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39656?

About 679 people live in 39656, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39656?

The median household income in 39656 is $41,786.

Q: What zip codes are near 39656?

The closest zip codes to 39656 are 39427, 39663, 39421, 39474, 39483.

Residential delivery areaJefferson Davis CountyCentral Time

Population

679

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$156K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 39656

39656 is a rural zip code in Oak Vale, Mississippi (Jefferson Davis County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 679 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 34.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,786 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $155,500, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 39656 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy34.5%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%17th of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older26.1%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%39th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate23.6%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%147th of 398 in MS
Homeownership rate85.5%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%89th of 397 in MS
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%119th of 405 in MS
Diversity index41.7
38th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1230th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1819.6%
28th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%303rd of 405 in MS
Median age34.9
20th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6319th of 405 in MS
Median home value$155,500
11th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800114th of 372 in MS
Average commute19 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min347th of 393 in MS
Uninsured rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%393rd of 403 in MS
Median household income$41,786
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447268th of 376 in MS
Per capita income$20,018
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549341st of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.346
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482361st of 393 in MS
Population679
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779353rd of 405 in MS
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi344th of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher4.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%379th of 403 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%375th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%385th of 405 in MS
Broadband access66.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%344th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%347th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$17,000
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605394th of 403 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%317th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%391st of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers2%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%366th of 405 in MS
Government workers2.8%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%395th of 405 in MS

Measure	39656	Jefferson Davis	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Housing vacancy	34.5%	21.9%	14.6%	10.1%	98th	17th of 397
Residents 65 and older	26.1%	24.6%	17.2%	17.2%	93rd	39th of 405
Poverty rateWeakness	23.6%	28.7%	18.9%	12.5%	90th	147th of 398
Homeownership rateStrength	85.5%	84.5%	70%	65.2%	90th	89th of 397
Veterans	7.1%	5.9%	6.8%	6.2%	67th	119th of 405
Diversity index	41.7	50.3	56.1	61.4	38th	230th of 405
Residents under 18	19.6%	19.8%	23.3%	22%	28th	303rd of 405
Median age	34.9	46	38.6	38.9	20th	319th of 405
Median home value	$155,500	$90,100	$169,800	$332,700	11th	114th of 372
Average commuteStrength	19 min	34.6 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	9th	347th of 393
Uninsured rateStrength	2.1%	11.1%	11%	8.4%	6th	393rd of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,786	$38,548	$56,447	$80,734	4th	268th of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,018	$24,694	$31,549	$44,673	3rd	341st of 405
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.346	0.461	0.482	0.483	2nd	361st of 393
Population	679	11,117	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	353rd of 405
Population density	12/sq mi	27/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	344th of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.5%	12.7%	25.1%	35.7%	1st	379th of 403
Work from home	0%	4.7%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	375th of 405
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	9.6%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	385th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	66.2%	79.2%	84.1%	91%	1st	344th of 397
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.1%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	347th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$17,000	$30,751	$40,605	$49,666	1st	394th of 403
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	317th of 405
Healthcare workers	0%	12.8%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	391st of 405
Self-employed workers	2%	7%	9.4%	10%	1st	366th of 405
Government workers	2.8%	17%	18.5%	14.5%	1st	395th 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

14%

5–17

18–24

31%

25–34

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

24%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.9

Under 18

19.6%

65 and over

26.1%

Race and ethnicity

White26%
Black72%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

41.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 228
Average household size: 3
Family households: 75.4%
Married couples: 33.8%
Living alone: 18.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 68% / 32%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

31%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39656

$41,786

Jefferson Davis Co.

$38,548

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,018

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.346

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39656

$155,500

Jefferson Davis Co.

$90,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39656

—

Jefferson Davis Co.

$757

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 348
Owner-occupied: 85.5%
Vacant: 34.5%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

99%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

51%

10–19

14%

20–29

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

18%

Average commute

19 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

66%

Office and admin

18%

Sales

Legal and social services

Management

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

60%

Manufacturing

22%

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Education

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$17,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

2.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39656	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,605	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$16,603	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

31%

Some college

21%

Associate's

32%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 66.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 33.3%
No internet access: 33.8%
Without health insurance: 2.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Oak Vale
State: Mississippi
County: Jefferson Davis County
Center point: 31.4439° N, 89.9318° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39656 spans 2 counties

Jefferson Davis County77% of land
Lawrence County23% of land

Zip codes near 39656

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39427	Carson, MS	6.8 mi	799	$31,860	$52,200
39663	Silver Creek, MS	12 mi	2,465	$46,484	$84,500
39421	Bassfield, MS	13 mi	2,550	$54,844	$97,200
39474	Prentiss, MS	13 mi	6,099	$35,586	$84,600
39483	Foxworth, MS	14 mi	5,120	$36,992	$80,600
39654	Monticello, MS	14 mi	4,604	$41,370	$106,300
39643	Kokomo, MS	15 mi	1,356	$56,042	—
39641	Jayess, MS	16 mi	6,769	$65,010	$119,800
39429	Columbia, MS	17 mi	16,320	$46,401	$141,700
39662	Ruth, MS	21 mi	1,446	—	$76,600
39482	Sumrall, MS	21 mi	12,606	$64,321	$200,100
39665	Sontag, MS	22 mi	755	$32,875	—

Questions about 39656

What city is zip code 39656?

39656 is assigned to Oak Vale, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39656 in?

39656 is mostly in Jefferson Davis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39656?

About 679 people live in 39656, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39656 in?

39656 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39656?

The median household income in 39656 is $41,786.

What zip codes are near 39656?

The closest zip codes to 39656 are 39427, 39663, 39421, 39474, 39483.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39656, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.