39736 ZIP Code — Artesia, MS

Lowndes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39736 is located in Artesia, Mississippi, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 0.63 square miles and serves a population of 351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39736

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $19,074. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 39736 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

351

population

0.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39736

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City	Status
Artesia	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	351
Population density	557 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	0.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.4151
Longitude	-88.6498
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.0%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

351

Population

557

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$19,074

Median household income

$16,829

Per capita income

$108,100

Median home value

$386

Median monthly rent

58.6%

Home ownership

33.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

120

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	84	23.9%
18 and over	267	76.1%
65 and over	78	22.2%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 92.3%

White 5.4%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	324	92.3%
White	19	5.4%
Two or more races	8	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.0%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	1.5%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 31.5%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 21.0%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	31.5%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	21.0%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$19,074

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,100
Median rent / month	$386
Owner occupied	58.6%
Renter occupied	41.4%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	39.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.2%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	18.7%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	28.3%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.8%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	18.5%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	21.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	46	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	79	48.8%
Households with children under 18	41	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	42.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	38.7%
Married	23.4%	28.2%
Separated	2.8%	9.2%
Widowed	2.8%	12.0%
Divorced	24.8%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	3.7%
Elementary school	60	56.1%
High school	16	15.0%
College / grad school	27	25.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 25.4%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Manufacturing 17.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Professional & management 7.6%

Other services 5.1%

Retail trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	37.3%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.8%
Government	42.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 33.3%

Under 18 years 50.0%

18 and over 28.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 65.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	6.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.4%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.0%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	1.1%
65 and over	3.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	343	97.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	349	99.4%
Born in same state	349	99.4%
Born in different state	306	87.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.6%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	71.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39736

What city is ZIP code 39736 in?

ZIP code 39736 is primarily assigned to Artesia, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39736 in?

ZIP code 39736 falls within Lowndes County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39736?

33% of residents in ZIP code 39736 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39736?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 39736 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 39736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39736?

The median household income in ZIP code 39736 is $19,074, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39736 in?

ZIP code 39736 observes the CST timezone.