Zip code 39737: Bellefontaine, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39737?

39737 is assigned to Bellefontaine, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39737 in?

39737 is in Webster County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39737?

About 298 people live in 39737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 39737?

The closest zip codes to 39737 are 39771, 39744, 38955, 38929, 38916.

Residential delivery areaWebster CountyCentral Time

Population

298

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

17 people/sq mi

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

About 39737

39737 is a rural zip code in Bellefontaine, Mississippi (Webster County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 298 people live here, or 17 per square mile. The median resident is 34.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

53% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 57% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 39737 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 298 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate53%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%10th of 398 in MS
Housing vacancy41.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%4th of 397 in MS
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%16th of 377 in MS
Residents under 1836.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%10th of 405 in MS
Average commute40.8 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min22nd of 393 in MS
Government workers16.3%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%241st of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older18.8%
66th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%174th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$53,269
64th
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,60519th of 403 in MS
Diversity index42.9
40th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1227th of 405 in MS
Veterans4.3%
30th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%267th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate57.4%
28th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%338th of 397 in MS
Median age34.9
20th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6321st of 405 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.377
8th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482335th of 393 in MS
Per capita income$21,785
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549311th of 405 in MS
Population density17/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi312th of 405 in MS
Population298
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779383rd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%402nd of 403 in MS
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%402nd of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%402nd of 405 in MS
Broadband access69.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%318th of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%403rd of 403 in MS
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%399th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%398th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%404th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%403rd of 405 in MS

Measure	39737	Webster	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	53%	16.4%	18.9%	12.5%	99th	10th of 398
Housing vacancy	41.9%	20.4%	14.6%	10.1%	99th	4th of 397
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	47.6%	51.3%	51.1%	99th	16th of 377
Residents under 18	36.9%	24.5%	23.3%	22%	99th	10th of 405
Average commuteWeakness	40.8 min	28.7 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	97th	22nd of 393
Government workers	16.3%	19.1%	18.5%	14.5%	68th	241st of 405
Residents 65 and older	18.8%	18.2%	17.2%	17.2%	66th	174th of 405
Median earnings per worker	$53,269	$43,870	$40,605	$49,666	64th	19th of 403
Diversity index	42.9	35.8	56.1	61.4	40th	227th of 405
Veterans	4.3%	5.6%	6.8%	6.2%	30th	267th of 405
Homeownership rate	57.4%	76.1%	70%	65.2%	28th	338th of 397
Median age	34.9	39.7	38.6	38.9	20th	321st of 405
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.377	0.429	0.482	0.483	8th	335th of 393
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,785	$28,753	$31,549	$44,673	4th	311th of 405
Population density	17/sq mi	24/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	312th of 405
Population	298	9,972	2,946,779	334,922,499	1st	383rd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	20.9%	25.1%	35.7%	1st	402nd of 403
Work from home	0%	4.6%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	402nd of 405
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.6%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	402nd of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	69.7%	85.9%	84.1%	91%	1st	318th of 397
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	10.8%	11%	8.4%	1st	403rd of 403
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	2.4%	14.1%	1st	399th of 405
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	398th of 405
Healthcare workers	0%	16.9%	11.1%	9.7%	1st	404th of 405
Self-employed workers	0%	10.8%	9.4%	10%	1st	403rd 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

37%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

35–44

17%

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.9

Under 18

36.9%

65 and over

18.8%

Race and ethnicity

White31%
Black69%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

42.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 122
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 59%
Married couples: 33.6%
Living alone: 41%
Veterans (of adults): 4.3%
Male / female: 27% / 73%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39737

—

Webster Co.

$58,789

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,785

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

53%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.377

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39737

—

Webster Co.

$120,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39737

—

Webster Co.

$632

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 210
Owner-occupied: 57.4%
Vacant: 41.9%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

21%

30–44

45–59

24%

60+

33%

Average commute

40.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

40%

Sales

34%

Production

26%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Health care and social assistance

24%

Restaurants and hotels

21%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

16%

Finance, insurance and real estate

13%

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$53,269

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39737	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,645	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

57%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 69.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.7%
No internet access: 30.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Bellefontaine
State: Mississippi
County: Webster County
Center point: 33.6506° N, 89.3360° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 39737

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39771	Walthall, MS	4.5 mi	128	$59,583	$116,700
39744	Eupora, MS	5.3 mi	5,290	$44,548	$121,100
38955	Slate Spring, MS · PO box	6.8 mi	—	—	—
38929	Gore Springs, MS	12 mi	1,924	$68,202	$104,400
38916	Calhoun City, MS	12 mi	4,606	$48,094	$92,800
39752	Mathiston, MS	14 mi	2,347	$78,750	$127,200
39767	Stewart, MS	14 mi	576	—	$101,400
39751	Mantee, MS	14 mi	1,385	$74,226	$95,000
38839	Derma, MS	15 mi	96	$40,536	—
38925	Duck Hill, MS	16 mi	1,901	$41,217	$123,400
38914	Big Creek, MS	17 mi	534	$46,250	$62,700
39750	Maben, MS	18 mi	3,924	$49,402	$105,000

Questions about 39737

What city is zip code 39737?

39737 is assigned to Bellefontaine, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39737 in?

39737 is in Webster County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39737?

About 298 people live in 39737, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39737 in?

39737 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 39737?

The closest zip codes to 39737 are 39771, 39744, 38955, 38929, 38916.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39737, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.