Zip code 39740: Caledonia, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39740?

39740 is assigned to Caledonia, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39740 in?

39740 is mostly in Lowndes County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39740?

About 6,143 people live in 39740, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39740?

The median household income in 39740 is $83,240.

Q: What zip codes are near 39740?

The closest zip codes to 39740 are 39746, 39766, 38844, 39705, 39704.

Residential delivery areaLowndes CountyCentral Time

Population

6,143

Median household income

$83K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$190K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$743/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

80 sq mi

77 people/sq mi

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

About 39740

39740 is a small-town zip code in Caledonia, Mississippi (Lowndes County), covering 80 sq mi of land. About 6,143 people live here, or 77 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $83,240 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $189,900, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $743 a month.

30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 39740 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans12.7%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%21st of 405 in MS
Residents under 1830.7%
96th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%44th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate82.5%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%130th of 397 in MS
Housing vacancy12.8%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%268th of 397 in MS
Government workers16.6%
69th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%232nd of 405 in MS
Median household income$83,240
54th
U.S. $80,734 · MS $56,44717th of 376 in MS
Poverty rate10.7%
49th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%338th of 398 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher29.6%
45th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%56th of 403 in MS
Uninsured rate6.3%
45th
U.S. 8.4% · MS 11%346th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.423
40th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482254th of 393 in MS
Average commute24.2 min
38th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min261st of 393 in MS
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%251st of 405 in MS
Diversity index37.5
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1255th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate3.7%
28th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%258th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$31,253
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549113th of 405 in MS
Median home value$189,900
19th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80061st of 372 in MS
Residents 65 and older12.1%
18th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%360th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers6.9%
18th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%268th of 405 in MS
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6328th of 405 in MS
Broadband access85.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%112th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.1%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%106th of 405 in MS
Population density77/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi110th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$35,888
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605256th of 403 in MS
Population6,143
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779131st of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%188th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$743
4th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954210th of 319 in MS
Work from home3.6%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%198th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters21.4%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%320th of 377 in MS

Measure	39740	Lowndes	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Veterans	12.7%	8.9%	6.8%	6.2%	96th	21st of 405
Residents under 18	30.7%	23.8%	23.3%	22%	96th	44th of 405
Homeownership rateStrength	82.5%	61.3%	70%	65.2%	84th	130th of 397
Housing vacancy	12.8%	15.3%	14.6%	10.1%	81st	268th of 397
Government workers	16.6%	19.9%	18.5%	14.5%	69th	232nd of 405
Median household income	$83,240	$53,812	$56,447	$80,734	54th	17th of 376
Poverty rate	10.7%	17.3%	18.9%	12.5%	49th	338th of 398
Bachelor's degree or higher	29.6%	28.1%	25.1%	35.7%	45th	56th of 403
Uninsured rate	6.3%	10.5%	11%	8.4%	45th	346th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)	0.423	0.476	0.482	0.483	40th	254th of 393
Average commute	24.2 min	21.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	38th	261st of 393
Healthcare workers	8.6%	9.2%	11.1%	9.7%	36th	251st of 405
Diversity index	37.5	56.8	56.1	61.4	33rd	255th of 405
Unemployment rate	3.7%	6.3%	5.8%	5.2%	28th	258th of 405
Per capita income	$31,253	$30,143	$31,549	$44,673	22nd	113th of 405
Median home value	$189,900	$164,100	$169,800	$332,700	19th	61st of 372
Residents 65 and older	12.1%	17.3%	17.2%	17.2%	18th	360th of 405
Self-employed workers	6.9%	9.3%	9.4%	10%	18th	268th of 405
Median age	34.3	37.6	38.6	38.9	17th	328th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	85.7%	87.2%	84.1%	91%	14th	112th of 397
Foreign-born residents	2.1%	2.4%	2.4%	14.1%	13th	106th of 405
Population density	77/sq mi	114/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	110th of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,888	$40,473	$40,605	$49,666	11th	256th of 403
Population	6,143	57,838	2,946,779	334,922,499	10th	131st of 405
Tech workers	0.5%	0.8%	1.4%	3.8%	6th	188th of 405
Median gross rent	$743	$930	$954	$1,413	4th	210th of 319
Work from home	3.6%	5.1%	5.9%	15.1%	4th	198th of 405
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.4%	48.6%	51.3%	51.1%	2nd	320th of 377

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

21%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

30.7%

65 and over

12.1%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black8%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.7%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

37.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,023
Average household size: 3
Family households: 81.3%
Married couples: 67.5%
Living alone: 17%
Veterans (of adults): 12.7%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

39740

$83,240

Lowndes Co.

$53,812

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,253

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.423

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39740

$189,900

Lowndes Co.

$164,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39740

$743

Lowndes Co.

$930

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.2%

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 2,319
Owner-occupied: 82.5%
Vacant: 12.8%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.2%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

0.4%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

30%

20–29

28%

30–44

16%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

24.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Office and admin

15%

Sales

14%

Production

10%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Management

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Food service

Engineering and science

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Legal and social services

0.7%

Computer and math

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Retail

16%

Construction

12%

Education

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$35,888

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39740	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,594	$74,888
Service	$11,571	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,239	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,185	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

31%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
Households with broadband: 85.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.2%
No internet access: 12.5%
Without health insurance: 6.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Caledonia
State: Mississippi
County: Lowndes County
Center point: 33.7150° N, 88.3157° W
Land area: 80 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39740 spans 2 counties

Lowndes County68% of land
Monroe County32% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Caledonia4% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39740

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39746	Hamilton, MS	6.2 mi	2,908	$58,125	$83,900
39766	Steens, MS	8.9 mi	2,616	$65,707	$162,700
38844	Gattman, MS	9.2 mi	161	$65,734	—
39705	Columbus, MS	11 mi	12,552	$68,487	$231,800
39704	Columbus, MS · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
35592	Vernon, AL	13 mi	4,357	$45,526	$119,900
35576	Millport, AL	13 mi	3,597	$72,292	$120,800
38825	Becker, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
35586	Sulligent, AL	15 mi	3,830	$38,286	$115,300
38848	Greenwood Springs, MS	15 mi	965	$80,962	$234,200
39710	Columbus, MS · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
39703	Columbus, MS · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 39740

What city is zip code 39740?

39740 is assigned to Caledonia, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39740 in?

39740 is mostly in Lowndes County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39740?

About 6,143 people live in 39740, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39740 in?

39740 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39740?

The median household income in 39740 is $83,240.

What zip codes are near 39740?

The closest zip codes to 39740 are 39746, 39766, 38844, 39705, 39704.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39740, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.