39073 ZIP Code — Florence, MS

Rankin County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39073 is located in Florence, Mississippi, within Rankin County. It covers approximately 161.10 square miles and serves a population of 21,215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39073

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,759. 46% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39073 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,215

population

161.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Florence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39044 Braxton (9.6 mi) 39218 Richland (9.8 mi) 39082 Harrisville (10.9 mi) 39272 Byram (10.9 mi) 39208 Pearl (11.2 mi) 39212 Jackson (13 mi) 39170 Terry (13.2 mi) 39201 Jackson (13.9 mi) 39204 Jackson (14.3 mi) 39271 Jackson (14.5 mi) 39250 Jackson (14.5 mi) 39269 Jackson (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,215
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	161.10 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	32.0955
Longitude	-90.1199
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	34.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	25.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

21,215

Population

132

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$70,759

Median household income

$28,855

Per capita income

$171,100

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

7,636

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

546

Under 5

525

747

5–9

718

814

10–14

784

766

15–19

737

401

20–24

385

1,336

25–34

1,285

1,531

35–44

1,473

927

45–54

892

620

55–59

597

864

60–64

832

1,436

65–74

1,382

655

75–84

630

169

85+

163

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,043	23.8%
18 and over	16,172	76.2%
65 and over	4,435	20.9%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Black or African American 16%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,777	77%
Black or African American	3,494	16%
Hispanic or Latino	580	2.7%
Other race	476	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	241	1.1%
Two or more races	227	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	34.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	35.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	25.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	4.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$70,759

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,100
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	29.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	26.4%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.3%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,581	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	495	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	974	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,821	23.1%
Households with children under 18	2,483	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,162	40.2%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	22.8%
Married	55.0%	55.8%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%
Widowed	2.7%	11.7%
Divorced	10.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	111	2.2%
Kindergarten	143	2.8%
Elementary school	2,744	53.3%
High school	1,167	22.7%
College / grad school	985	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 12.9%

Construction 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Other services 6.0%

Professional & management 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	29.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,218	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	49.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,144	95.0%
Spanish	198	1.0%
Other Indo-European	198	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,805	98.1%
Born in same state	20,676	97.5%
Born in different state	16,335	77.0%
Foreign born	129	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	410	1.9%
Not a US citizen	322	78.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,608	12.3%
French	2,427	11.4%
Italian	1,224	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	83	0.4%
German	32	0.2%
English	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39073

What city is ZIP code 39073 in?

ZIP code 39073 is primarily assigned to Florence, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39073 in?

ZIP code 39073 falls within Rankin County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39073 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 39073 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 39073 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 39073 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39073?

The median home value in ZIP code 39073 is $171,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 39073?

ZIP code 39073 has an estimated population of 21,215 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39073 in?

ZIP code 39073 observes the CST timezone.