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Lowndes County
Caledonia, MS
39740
39740 ZIP Code — Caledonia, MS
Lowndes County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39740 is located in
Caledonia ,
Mississippi ,
within Lowndes County .
It covers approximately 79.63 square miles and serves a population of
5,829 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 39740
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 $157,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,419. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 39740 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
5,829
Population density
73 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
79.63 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
33.7355
Longitude
-88.3353
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
51.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
32.1%
30.7%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
31.5%
14.8%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.9%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$83,419
Median household income
$157,700
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,582 27.1% 18 and over 4,247 72.9% 65 and over 750 12.9% Median age 35.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
11%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 4,688 77.2% Black or African American 666 11% Hispanic or Latino 245 4% Other race 207 3.4% Two or more races 155 2.6% Asian 73 1.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 40 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
35.5%
51.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
32.1%
30.7%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
31.5%
14.8%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.9%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.9% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 5.4% $25k–$35k 3.7% $35k–$50k 8.5% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 11.6% $100k–$150k 31.9% $150k–$200k 4.3% $200k+ 6.3% Median income $83,419
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $157,700 Median rent / month $699 Owner occupied 75.7% Renter occupied 24.3% Vacant 11.2% Single-family detached 69.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.96
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.4% 2000–2009 13.5% 1990–1999 20.9% 1980–1989 8.3% 1970–1979 29.0% 1960–1969 4.6% 1950–1959 5.0% 1940–1949 0.5% 1939 or earlier 3.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 2.9% 2 bedrooms 14.3% 3 bedrooms 63.6% 4 bedrooms 16.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 14.4% 2 vehicles 40.4% 3 or more 44.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.1% Electricity 79.3% Propane / LP gas 9.3% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,390 68.6% Cohabiting couple 82 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 238 11.7% Female householder, no spouse 317 15.6% Households with children under 18 869 42.9% Households with seniors (65+) 598 29.5% Average household size 2.88
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.4% 22.5% Married 67.2% 58.9% Separated 0.5% 0.3% Widowed 1.6% 10.0% Divorced 5.2% 8.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.9% Bachelor's or higher 28.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 66 4.4% Kindergarten 148 9.8% Elementary school 559 37.1% High school 352 23.4% College / grad school 382 25.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Professional & management
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Public administration
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.9% Service 10.9% Sales & office 24.6% Natural resources & construction 18.0% Production & transportation 17.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.3% Government 17.7% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.2% Carpool 9.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.2% Other means 2.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
46.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.3% Retirement income 21.0% Supplemental Security 3.6% Cash public assistance 2.8% Food stamps / SNAP 6.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.5% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 8.6% Arthritis 24.2% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.6% Binge drinking 16.0% No physical activity 22.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.1% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 14.4% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 9.2% No health insurance 15.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 63.7% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 12.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 516 12.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.9% Under 18 2.6% 18–64 years 14.3% 65 and over 28.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.9% Public insurance 27.3% No insurance 5.2% Uninsured under 19 5.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,320 91.3% Spanish 79 1.5% Other Indo-European 46 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.1% Other languages 26 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,667 97.2% Born in same state 5,649 96.9% Born in different state 4,091 70.2% Foreign born 18 0.3% Naturalized citizen 162 2.8% Not a US citizen 104 64.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,028 17.6% Arab 727 12.5% Italian 544 9.3%
Ancestry Count % English 83 1.4% German 3 0.1% Polish 3 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.8% Internet access 96.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39740
What city is ZIP code 39740 in?
ZIP code 39740 is primarily assigned to Caledonia, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39740 in?
ZIP code 39740 falls within Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Does ZIP code 39740 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 39740 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39740?
The median home value in ZIP code 39740 is $157,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 39740?
ZIP code 39740 has an estimated population of 5,829 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39740?
The median household income in ZIP code 39740 is $83,419, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 39740 in?
ZIP code 39740 observes the CST timezone.
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