39601 ZIP Code
Brookhaven, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39601 |
| City/Town: | Brookhaven |
| County: | Lincoln |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,520 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,318 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,170 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,666 |
| Median Home Value: | $123,400 |
| Land Area: | 264.6 sq miles
685.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.5703, -90.4755 |
Population Information (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,520 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,173 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,347 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,601 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,570 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,643 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,332 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,198 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,889 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,171 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,948 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,480 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,702 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,200 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,449 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 337 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $123,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $714 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,666 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,869 | 83.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,797 | 16.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,344 | 71.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,525 | 28.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,176 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 573 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,631 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,165 | 31.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,423 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,034 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,123 | 13.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,227 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,318 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,055 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,109 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,170 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,166 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,834 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 332 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,288 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,785 | 76.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,629 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 420 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,638 | 62.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,497 | 36.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 177 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 12 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 196 | 0.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 142 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 439 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 74 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 357 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,098 | 12.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 625 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,300 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 838 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,077 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,082 | 12.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,070 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,203 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 360 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 216 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,580 | 85.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 546 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 190 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 267 | 3.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 439 | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 739 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 491 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 246 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,062 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 986 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 551 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 542 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,435 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 558 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 423 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 301 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.0% | 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 (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,367 | 86.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,702 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,844 | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,736 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,007 | 67.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,186 | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,455 | 16.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 601 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 51 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,101 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,334 | 68.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 91 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 253 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 284 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 264 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 83 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 117 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,240 | 21.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 940 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,234 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,821 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,672 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,950 | 18.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,420 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 485 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 416 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 709 | 6.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 544 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,523 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,762 | 54.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,577 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 181 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,954 | 22.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 911 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,907 | 66.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 97 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 439 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,114 | 35.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,411 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,905 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 837 | 13.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,696 | 26.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 997 | 15.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 897 | 14.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,217 | 19.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 413 | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 217 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 70 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,249 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $373 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $714 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,869 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,216 | 47.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,751 | 19.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 989 | 11.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,237 | 36.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,057 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,759 | 31.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,545 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,895 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,618 | 54.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 305 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 650 | 7.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,920 | 34.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,162 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 527 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 284 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,586 | 50.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,237 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 528 | 10.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,716 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 842 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,103 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,775 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 363 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,838 | 48.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,574 | 41.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,544 | 91.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,458 | 6.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 656 | 45.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 792 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 218 | 15.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,280 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 100 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 240 | 240.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 240 | 240.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 240 | 240.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 57 | 57.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 28.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,919 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,588 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 331 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 85 | 0.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 178 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,869 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,659 | 86.4% | 89.4% |
Brookhaven, MS39601