39440 ZIP Code
Laurel, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39440 |
| City/Town: | Laurel |
| County: | Jones |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,459 |
| Median Household Income: | $38,400 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,869 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,178 |
| Median Home Value: | $111,400 |
| Land Area: | 17.7 sq miles
45.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.6932, -89.1483 |
Population Information (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,459 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,862 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,597 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,360 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,914 | 9.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,118 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,259 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,586 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,892 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,236 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,983 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,192 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,474 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,793 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 930 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 722 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $111,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $799 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,178 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,605 | 82.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,573 | 17.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,583 | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,022 | 39.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,222 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,022 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,244 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,317 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,723 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,018 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,775 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,123 | 8.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39440 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $38,400 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,083 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,378 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,869 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,503 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,022 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 449 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,538 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,695 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 950 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 333 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,704 | 32.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,938 | 63.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 103 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 112 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 122 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 480 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 492 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 761 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 649 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 112 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39440 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 849 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 635 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,120 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 800 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,071 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,119 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 551 | 7.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 858 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 318 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 284 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39440 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,943 | 86.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 701 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 47 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 310 | 3.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39440 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 220 | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 423 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,824 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,261 | 15.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 496 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 284 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 430 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,635 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 720 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 248 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 234 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.0% | 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 (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,796 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,763 | 52.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,313 | 45.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,240 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39440 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,032 | 66.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,665 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,722 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 693 | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 268 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,673 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39440 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,306 | 68.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 234 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 340 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 777 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 713 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 383 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 113 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 312 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39440 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 532 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 934 | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 461 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,052 | 11.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,874 | 20.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,452 | 15.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,242 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 499 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,132 | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39440 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 233 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 610 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,602 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,230 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,307 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 196 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39440 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,644 | 47.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 101 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,687 | 48.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39440 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 657 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,096 | 40.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,573 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,279 | 16.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39440 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,130 | 24.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 903 | 19.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 983 | 21.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 880 | 19.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 328 | 7.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 297 | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 62 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39440 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,152 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $799 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.38 |
Households (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,605 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,612 | 34.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 730 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,741 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,793 | 36.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,220 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,569 | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39440 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,471 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,021 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,997 | 40.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 458 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 633 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,132 | 41.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39440 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,009 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 186 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 560 | 14.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,799 | 44.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 816 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 648 | 16.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,310 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 923 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,036 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,508 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 532 | 15.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,671 | 47.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,305 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39440 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,279 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,726 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,055 | 61.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 671 | 38.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 257 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39440 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,863 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 157 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 596 | 379.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 596 | 379.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 596 | 379.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 19.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 486 | 309.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39440 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,099 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,218 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 881 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 751 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 64 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39440 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,605 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,570 | 86.4% | 89.4% |
Laurel, MS39440