39562 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 39562, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

39562 is a zip code in Jackson County, Mississippi, which covers District 1, with a total population of 17,278 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 39562 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 39562.

The estimated population of people living in 39562 is 17,278, with a median age of 46.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 39562 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,278
 -0.97% -4.05%
2020
17,447
+4.05%
-
2019
16,768
 -2.54% -
2018
17,205
 -4.45% -
2017
18,007
 - -

Population of 39562 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 39562 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91%
89.8%
 +1.34%
Black/African American
6.2%
8.6%
 -27.91%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Asian
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.5%
 +220.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 39562 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 39562 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 39562 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 39562 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46 +3.37% 42.9 +4.63% 48.1 +2.78%
2020 44.5 +3.97% 41 +1.74% 46.8 +3.54%
2019 42.8 -3.82% 40.3 -9.44% 45.2 +2.96%
2018 44.5 +3.97% 44.5 +4.22% 43.9 +2.57%
2017 42.8 - 42.7 - 42.8 -

The median age of the 39562 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 39562 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 964 -6.71% 937 -17.1% 885 764
10 to 19 1,012 +13.87% 1,159 -7.16% 1,131 1,074
20 to 29 1,254 0.89% 1,108 -19.73% 1,172 897
30 to 39 1,096 -15.3% 922 -10.98% 928 798
40 to 49 1,207 -2.48% 1,263 -37.35% 1,117 849
50 to 59 1,651 -9.19% 1,449 +10.28% 1,488 1,587
60 to 69 973 +14.64% 1,009 -4.33% 1,079 952
70+ 1,001 +16.42% 1,002 +47.47% 1,142 1,415

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 39562 zip code is $50,833.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 39562.

  • Under 25
    $43,224.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,292.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,304.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,075.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 39562 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 39562, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 39562 is currently $71,475.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.93% of households in 39562 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 39562 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.41%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.10%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 39562 is $29,127.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 39562 by the total population of 39562.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 39562 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 39562 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 39562 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 39562 zip over the age of 16 is 14,387.

Of those people, a total of 52.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 39562 is 46.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 39562 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 963 43.40% 42.30%
20 to 24 years 893 68.60% 41.90%
25 to 29 years 1,176 76.60% 17.80%
30 to 34 years 738 62.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,849 78.30% 13.70%
45 to 54 years 2,334 77.20% 6.00%
55 to 59 years 1,846 47.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,368 49.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,748 16.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,472 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 39562. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,348 51.70% 10.30%
Black or African American 778 59.50% 38.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 74 23.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 86 70.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 83 98.80% 14.60%
Hispanic or Latino 92 72.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,321 51.60% 10.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 39562 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 39562 is 6,637, with median earnings of $41,113.00.

Women in 39562 are earning approximately 60.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,637 $41,113.00
Male 3,983 $50,224.00
Female 2,654 $30,194.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 39562 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 410 $76,875.00
Business and Financial 209 $47,981.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $91,979.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $87,171.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $0.00
Community and Social Service 80 $41,033.00
Legal 51 $110,302.00
Educational and Library 447 $45,030.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $63,056.00
Healthcare Practitioners 372 $50,032.00
Healthcare Support 148 $20,918.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 117 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $105,080.00
Food Preparation and Serving 266 $12,778.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 248 $12,107.00
Personal Care and Service 125 $24,911.00
Sales 513 $16,576.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,021 $27,113.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 733 $55,779.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 383 $49,495.00
Production 694 $50,132.00
Transportation and Material Moving 198 $46,435.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 39562 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 39562.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 162 $122,591.00 248 $76,563.00
Business and Financial 76 $82,167.00 133 $42,309.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $91,667.00 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $87,171.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 67 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 51 $110,302.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 150 $32,206.00 297 $46,433.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $0.00 52 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $0.00 346 $36,250.00
Healthcare Support 35 $0.00 113 $21,811.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 117 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 66 $0.00 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 66 $6,422.00 200 $13,646.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 156 $28,125.00 92 $11,464.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $0.00 58 $12,500.00
Sales 285 $58,809.00 228 $15,283.00
Office and Administrative Support 384 $33,317.00 637 $26,404.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 733 $55,779.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 383 $49,495.00 0 $0.00
Production 549 $53,691.00 145 $46,206.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $54,167.00 54 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,802 households in 39562, with an average household size of 2.54 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,416 families living in the 39562 zip code with an average family size of 3.23 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 39562:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,334 256 826 2,386
Average Household Size 3.19 4.17 3.4 1.15
Total Families 3,334 256 826 0
Average Household Size 3.17 3.43 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 4,416 families living in 39562, 14.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 39562:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,893 housing units in 39562.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,802 86.18%
Vacant 1,091 13.82%

9.53% of the total 7,893 housing units in 39562 are rental units. This is approximately 752 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,680 are occupied by the owner - or 71.96% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 39562 is $840.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 39562 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    370
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    450
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    228
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 39562 is $138,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 39562 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    945
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,008
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,195
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,055
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,055
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    365
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    50
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 39562. The chart below shows the number of properties in 39562 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    112
  • 1940 to 1949
    272
  • 1950 to 1959
    506
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,160
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,492
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,220
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,562
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,185
  • 2010 to 2013
    353
  • 2014 or later
    31

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 39562 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    411
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,023
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,396
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,972

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 39562 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 39562 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 39562.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    120
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    254
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    302
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    962
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    662
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    418
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,993
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    265
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    110
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    593
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    240
  • 90 or more minutes
    255

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 39562 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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