Zip code 39662: Ruth, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39662?

39662 is assigned to Ruth, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39662 in?

39662 is mostly in Lincoln County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 39662?

About 1,446 people live in 39662, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 39662?

The closest zip codes to 39662 are 39641, 39629, 39654, 39649, 39666.

Residential delivery areaLincoln CountyCentral Time

Population

1,446

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$77K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

48 sq mi

30 people/sq mi

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

About 39662

39662 is a rural zip code in Ruth, Mississippi (Lincoln County), covering 48 sq mi of land. About 1,446 people live here, or 30 per square mile. The median resident is 39.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $76,600. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 39662 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers22.6%
99th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%21st of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate9.6%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%82nd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate86.7%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%81st of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate13.1%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%125th of 403 in MS
Housing vacancy13.7%
84th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%249th of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older21.9%
83rd
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%92nd of 405 in MS
Average commute31.6 min
81st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min103rd of 393 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.475
79th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482135th of 393 in MS
Poverty rate16.3%
74th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%254th of 398 in MS
Median earnings per worker$51,992
61st
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,60524th of 403 in MS
Median age39.8
56th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6193rd of 405 in MS
Residents under 1822.6%
55th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%229th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters48.8%
42nd
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%180th of 377 in MS
Diversity index34.4
29th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1282nd of 405 in MS
Per capita income$30,938
21st
U.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549118th of 405 in MS
Work from home7.6%
20th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%87th of 405 in MS
Veterans2.4%
10th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%349th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers6.4%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%299th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%192nd of 405 in MS
Population density30/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi226th of 405 in MS
Population1,446
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779290th of 405 in MS
Median home value$76,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800327th of 372 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher4.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%380th of 403 in MS
Broadband access73%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%296th of 397 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%326th of 405 in MS
Government workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%392nd of 405 in MS

Measure	39662	Lincoln	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Self-employed workers	22.6%	11.6%	9.4%	10%	99th	21st of 405
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.6%	3.2%	5.8%	5.2%	93rd	82nd of 405
Homeownership rateStrength	86.7%	74.9%	70%	65.2%	92nd	81st of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.1%	12.4%	11%	8.4%	84th	125th of 403
Housing vacancy	13.7%	17.6%	14.6%	10.1%	84th	249th of 397
Residents 65 and older	21.9%	17.8%	17.2%	17.2%	83rd	92nd of 405
Average commuteWeakness	31.6 min	28.7 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	81st	103rd of 393
Income inequality (Gini)	0.475	0.471	0.482	0.483	79th	135th of 393
Poverty rate	16.3%	21.2%	18.9%	12.5%	74th	254th of 398
Median earnings per worker	$51,992	$40,438	$40,605	$49,666	61st	24th of 403
Median age	39.8	41.5	38.6	38.9	56th	193rd of 405
Residents under 18	22.6%	23.1%	23.3%	22%	55th	229th of 405
Rent-burdened renters	48.8%	45.7%	51.3%	51.1%	42nd	180th of 377
Diversity index	34.4	46.1	56.1	61.4	29th	282nd of 405
Per capita income	$30,938	$28,628	$31,549	$44,673	21st	118th of 405
Work from home	7.6%	3%	5.9%	15.1%	20th	87th of 405
Veterans	2.4%	5.1%	6.8%	6.2%	10th	349th of 405
Healthcare workers	6.4%	13.7%	11.1%	9.7%	10th	299th of 405
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	0.8%	2.4%	14.1%	5th	192nd of 405
Population density	30/sq mi	60/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	226th of 405
Population	1,446	34,877	2,946,779	334,922,499	2nd	290th of 405
Median home value	$76,600	$155,800	$169,800	$332,700	1st	327th of 372
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.5%	19.3%	25.1%	35.7%	1st	380th of 403
Broadband accessWeakness	73%	86.1%	84.1%	91%	1st	296th of 397
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	326th of 405
Government workers	3.6%	11.9%	18.5%	14.5%	1st	392nd 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

17%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

11%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

39.8

Under 18

22.6%

65 and over

21.9%

Race and ethnicity

White79%
Black17%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.8%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

34.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 555
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 54.4%
Married couples: 36.6%
Living alone: 43.4%
Veterans (of adults): 2.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39662

—

Lincoln Co.

$51,119

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,938

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.475

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39662

$76,600

Lincoln Co.

$155,800

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39662

—

Lincoln Co.

$760

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

54%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

42%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 643
Owner-occupied: 86.7%
Vacant: 13.7%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 48.8%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

48%

Carpooled

44%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

10%

20–29

30–44

69%

45–59

60+

Average commute

31.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

26%

Construction and repair

18%

Transportation and moving

15%

Management

13%

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Sales

Office and admin

Police and fire

Education

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

26%

Retail

22%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Other services

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Public administration

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$51,992

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

22.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39662	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,792	$74,888
Service	$75,110	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$100,410	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,192	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

52%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
Households with broadband: 73%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 29.9%
No internet access: 24.7%
Without health insurance: 13.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ruth
State: Mississippi
County: Lincoln County
Center point: 31.3864° N, 90.2854° W
Land area: 48 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39662 spans 3 counties

Lincoln County66% of land
Pike County27% of land
Lawrence County7% of land

Zip codes near 39662

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39641	Jayess, MS	6.4 mi	6,769	$65,010	$119,800
39629	Bogue Chitto, MS	11 mi	5,999	$68,724	$136,100
39654	Monticello, MS	13 mi	4,604	$41,370	$106,300
39649	McComb, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
39666	Summit, MS	14 mi	11,408	$45,482	$158,200
39648	McComb, MS	16 mi	20,509	$42,737	$105,300
39602	Brookhaven, MS · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
39601	Brookhaven, MS	17 mi	23,583	$43,936	$156,700
39635	Fernwood, MS	17 mi	0	—	—
39665	Sontag, MS	18 mi	755	$32,875	—
39603	Brookhaven, MS · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
39643	Kokomo, MS	19 mi	1,356	$56,042	—

Questions about 39662

What city is zip code 39662?

39662 is assigned to Ruth, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39662 in?

39662 is mostly in Lincoln County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 39662?

About 1,446 people live in 39662, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39662 in?

39662 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 39662?

The closest zip codes to 39662 are 39641, 39629, 39654, 39649, 39666.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39662, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.