39301 ZIP Code
Meridian, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39301 |
| City/Town: | Meridian |
| County: | Lauderdale |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,937 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,776 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,618 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,168 |
| Median Home Value: | $103,200 |
| Land Area: | 260.7 sq miles
675.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.2761, -88.5929 |
Population Information (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,937 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,486 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,451 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,544 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,475 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,643 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,476 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,180 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,133 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,616 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,642 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,436 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,673 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,150 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,507 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 462 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $103,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $860 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,168 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,113 | 81.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,055 | 18.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,394 | 59.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,719 | 40.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,619 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 878 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,038 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,680 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,612 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,311 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,414 | 9.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 686 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,776 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,338 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,912 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,618 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,856 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,162 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 588 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,848 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,175 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,475 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 512 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,969 | 56.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,345 | 40.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 61 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 155 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 380 | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 249 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 608 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 250 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 336 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39301 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 944 | 10.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 644 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,435 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 847 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,504 | 16.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,414 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 838 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 921 | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 397 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 169 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39301 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,502 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 854 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 113 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 197 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 449 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39301 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 91 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 542 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,007 | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 94 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 902 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 449 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 98 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 257 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 825 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,592 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,139 | 12.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 559 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 607 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,457 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,376 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,746 | 42.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,874 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39301 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,315 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,572 | 39.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,735 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 738 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 102 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,745 | 19.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39301 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,879 | 61.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 229 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 521 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 697 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 793 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 112 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 392 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,545 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39301 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 447 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,401 | 12.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,242 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,802 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,620 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,557 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 951 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 755 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,393 | 12.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39301 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 329 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 747 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,020 | 27.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,189 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,684 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 199 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39301 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,051 | 22.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 630 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,206 | 68.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 144 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 82 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39301 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,283 | 14.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,799 | 30.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,512 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,519 | 16.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39301 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,252 | 23.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,410 | 26.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 630 | 11.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 764 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 939 | 17.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 348 | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 51 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39301 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,196 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $381 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $860 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,113 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,398 | 37.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,198 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,070 | 22.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,303 | 36.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,924 | 32.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,100 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39301 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,869 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,151 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,740 | 42.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 400 | 4.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,399 | 15.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,911 | 32.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39301 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,368 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 225 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 310 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,490 | 46.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,260 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,083 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,160 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,176 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,331 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,347 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 324 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,400 | 55.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,623 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39301 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,538 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,205 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,957 | 61.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,217 | 38.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 645 | 20.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39301 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,797 | 99.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 50 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 140 | 280.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 140 | 280.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 140 | 280.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 9 | 18.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 28.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 81 | 162.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39301 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,393 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,077 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 316 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 273 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 32 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39301 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,113 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,938 | 87.1% | 89.4% |
Meridian, MS39301