39759 ZIP Code
Starkville, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39759 |
| City/Town: | Starkville |
| County: | Oktibbeha |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,243 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,761 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,604 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,319 |
| Median Home Value: | $225,500 |
| Land Area: | 323.6 sq miles
838.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.4380, -88.8252 |
Population Information (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,243 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,484 | 52.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,759 | 48.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,952 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,138 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,296 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,375 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 10,003 | 23.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,272 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,375 | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,650 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,893 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,209 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,698 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,756 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 626 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $225,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $890 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,319 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,508 | 83.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,811 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,826 | 45.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,682 | 54.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,479 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 768 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,215 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,612 | 19.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,652 | 15.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,055 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,597 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,580 | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39759 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,761 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,256 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,573 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,604 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,922 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,565 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,357 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,568 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,265 | 64.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,467 | 31.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 798 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,748 | 54.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,593 | 38.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,493 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 196 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,153 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 694 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 832 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 328 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 42 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 405 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39759 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,464 | 17.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,062 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,536 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,596 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,185 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,012 | 10.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,191 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,180 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,327 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 955 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39759 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,463 | 80.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,333 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 38 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 279 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 282 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,249 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39759 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 203 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 877 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,560 | 12.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 178 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,069 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 840 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 169 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,034 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,690 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,262 | 35.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,132 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 790 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 761 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.7% | 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 (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,275 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,022 | 74.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,090 | 25.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,468 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39759 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,800 | 75.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,018 | 20.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,128 | 16.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 847 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 531 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,764 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39759 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,981 | 47.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 778 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,595 | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,274 | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,099 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,912 | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,475 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,205 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39759 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 108 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,935 | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,961 | 21.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,178 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,469 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,844 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,940 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 795 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 384 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 705 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39759 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 222 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,282 | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,001 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,639 | 37.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,783 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 392 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39759 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,491 | 23.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,937 | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,837 | 65.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 61 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 151 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39759 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 896 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,348 | 32.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,473 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,791 | 24.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39759 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 933 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,236 | 14.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 610 | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,004 | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,323 | 26.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,944 | 22.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 691 | 7.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 85 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39759 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,496 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $461 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $890 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,508 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,839 | 35.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,564 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,172 | 26.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,448 | 33.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,548 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,557 | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39759 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,988 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,474 | 55.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,444 | 39.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 376 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 467 | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,905 | 41.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39759 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 18,085 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 667 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 728 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,158 | 17.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,969 | 10.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 11,563 | 63.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,409 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,962 | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,743 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,515 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 421 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,510 | 55.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,584 | 35.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39759 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,470 | 75.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 10,493 | 24.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,699 | 54.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,667 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,404 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 127 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39759 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,298 | 95.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 193 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,945 | 1007.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,945 | 1007.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,945 | 1007.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 105 | 54.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 198 | 102.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 49 | 25.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 197 | 102.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 18.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39759 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,291 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,367 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,924 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 431 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 537 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 903 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 53 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39759 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,508 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,510 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Starkville, MS39759