Zip code 39663: Silver Creek, Mississippi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 39663
39663 is a rural zip code in Silver Creek, Mississippi (Lawrence County), covering 126 sq mi of land. About 2,465 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 38.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $46,484 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $84,500, or 1.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $791 a month.
7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.
How 39663 compares
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%20th of 377 in MS
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48212th of 393 in MS
- Housing vacancy26.7%97thU.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%58th of 397 in MS
- Homeownership rate89.2%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%53rd of 397 in MS
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%94th of 405 in MS
- Government workers22.1%90thU.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%125th of 405 in MS
- Poverty rate22.1%88thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%170th of 398 in MS
- Residents under 1825.6%79thU.S. 22% · MS 23.3%118th of 405 in MS
- Average commute30.5 min76thU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min123rd of 393 in MS
- 65thU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%273rd of 403 in MS
- Healthcare workers10.2%61stU.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%198th of 405 in MS
- Diversity index53.257thU.S. 61.4 · MS 56.187th of 405 in MS
- Median age38.848thU.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6222nd of 405 in MS
- 48thU.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%261st of 405 in MS
- Per capita income$27,77313thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549185th of 405 in MS
- Median household income$46,4846thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447220th of 376 in MS
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · MS $954187th of 319 in MS
- Population2,4654thU.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779227th of 405 in MS
- Broadband access79.8%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%196th of 397 in MS
- Veterans1.7%4thU.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%361st of 405 in MS
- Median earnings per worker$31,2074thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605314th of 403 in MS
- Population density20/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi291st of 405 in MS
- 2ndU.S. 10% · MS 9.4%346th of 405 in MS
- Median home value$84,5001stU.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800312th of 372 in MS
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%365th of 403 in MS
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%376th of 405 in MS
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%348th of 405 in MS
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%318th of 405 in MS
| Measure | 39663 | Lawrence | MS | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 93.8% | 59.4% | 51.3% | 51.1% | 20th of 377 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.594 | 0.514 | 0.482 | 0.483 | 12th of 393 | |
| Housing vacancy | 26.7% | 23.8% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 58th of 397 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.2% | 83.5% | 70% | 65.2% | 53rd of 397 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.9% | 9.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 94th of 405 | |
| Government workers | 22.1% | 16.6% | 18.5% | 14.5% | 125th of 405 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 22.1% | 23.7% | 18.9% | 12.5% | 170th of 398 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.6% | 24.4% | 23.3% | 22% | 118th of 405 | |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 34.2 min | 25.6 min | 26.4 min | 123rd of 393 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9% | 12.4% | 11% | 8.4% | 273rd of 403 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.2% | 8% | 11.1% | 9.7% | 198th of 405 | |
| Diversity index | 53.2 | 49.6 | 56.1 | 61.4 | 87th of 405 | |
| Median age | 38.8 | 41 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 222nd of 405 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.3% | 19.6% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 261st of 405 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,773 | $26,221 | $31,549 | $44,673 | 185th of 405 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,484 | $43,531 | $56,447 | $80,734 | 220th of 376 | |
| Median gross rent | $791 | $753 | $954 | $1,413 | 187th of 319 | |
| Population | 2,465 | 11,786 | 2,946,779 | 334,922,499 | 227th of 405 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.8% | 75.6% | 84.1% | 91% | 196th of 397 | |
| Veterans | 1.7% | 4.6% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 361st of 405 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $31,207 | $36,528 | $40,605 | $49,666 | 314th of 403 | |
| Population density | 20/sq mi | 27/sq mi | 63/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 291st of 405 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% | 10% | 346th of 405 | |
| Median home value | $84,500 | $100,000 | $169,800 | $332,700 | 312th of 372 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 7.3% | 13.2% | 25.1% | 35.7% | 365th of 403 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 1% | 5.9% | 15.1% | 376th of 405 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 0.1% | 2.4% | 14.1% | 348th of 405 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 3.8% | 318th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White50%
- Black47%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 923
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 64%
- Married couples
- 36.1%
- Living alone
- 27.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 1.7%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,260
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Vacant
- 26.7%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 93.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 39663 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,162 | $74,888 |
| Service | $8,590 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,813 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $59,803 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,167 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2%
- Households with broadband
- 79.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 45.9%
- No internet access
- 19.7%
- Without health insurance
- 9%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Silver Creek
- State
- Mississippi
- County
- Lawrence County
- Center point
- 31.5949° N, 90.0382° W
- Land area
- 126 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
39663 spans 2 counties
- Lawrence County93% of land
- Jefferson Davis County7% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Silver Creek1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 39663
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39654 | Monticello, MS | 7.5 mi | $41,370 |
| 39140 | Newhebron, MS | 11 mi | $43,938 |
| 39665 | Sontag, MS | 11 mi | $32,875 |
| 39474 | Prentiss, MS | 11 mi | $35,586 |
| 39656 | Oak Vale, MS | 12 mi | $41,786 |
| 39427 | Carson, MS | 14 mi | $31,860 |
| 39149 | Pinola, MS | 17 mi | $67,880 |
| 39641 | Jayess, MS | 19 mi | $65,010 |
| 39421 | Bassfield, MS | 20 mi | $54,844 |
| 39662 | Ruth, MS | 21 mi | — |
| 39078 | Georgetown, MS | 22 mi | — |
| 39191 | Wesson, MS | 23 mi | $56,883 |
Questions about 39663
What city is zip code 39663?
39663 is assigned to Silver Creek, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 39663 in?
39663 is mostly in Lawrence County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 39663?
About 2,465 people live in 39663, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 39663 in?
39663 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 39663?
The median household income in 39663 is $46,484.
What zip codes are near 39663?
The closest zip codes to 39663 are 39654, 39140, 39665, 39474, 39656.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39663, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.