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Coahoma County
Jonestown, MS
38639
38639 ZIP Code — Jonestown, MS
Coahoma County, Mississippi
ZIP code 38639 is located in
Jonestown ,
Mississippi ,
within Coahoma County .
It covers approximately 4.51 square miles and serves a population of
611 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 38639
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $44,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $29,875. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (51%), diabetes (19%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 38639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
611
Population density
135 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
4.51 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
34.3038
Longitude
-90.4294
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
70.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
21.5%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
1.2%
6.7%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$29,875
Median household income
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 195 31.9% 18 and over 416 68.1% 65 and over 84 13.7% Median age 35.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
100%
Group Count % Black or African American 611 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.3%
70.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
21.5%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
1.2%
6.7%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 11.8% $15k–$25k 23.6% $25k–$35k 14.4% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 11.3% $75k–$100k 14.9% $100k–$150k 3.6% $150k–$200k 2.6% Median income $29,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $44,200 Median rent / month $514 Owner occupied 56.9% Renter occupied 43.1% Vacant 27.2% Single-family detached 63.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 33.2% 1980–1989 18.3% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 9.7% 1950–1959 14.9% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 9.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 31.7% 3 bedrooms 46.3% 4 bedrooms 11.6% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 18.5% 1 vehicle 34.4% 2 vehicles 26.7% 3 or more 20.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 74.4% Electricity 25.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 44 22.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 36 18.5% Female householder, no spouse 115 59.0% Households with children under 18 76 39.0% Households with seniors (65+) 56 28.7% Average household size 3.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 58.6% 52.9% Married 23.6% 16.3% Separated 5.7% 3.1% Widowed 0.0% 19.3% Divorced 12.1% 8.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
24.6%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 2.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 115 51.1% High school 69 30.7% College / grad school 35 15.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
22.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.8%
Professional & management
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.4% Service 30.1% Sales & office 24.4% Natural resources & construction 16.6% Production & transportation 4.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.9% Government 23.8% Self-employed 6.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.2% Carpool 14.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.1% Work from home 3.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.2%
Female-led households
34.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.2% Retirement income 18.5% Supplemental Security 23.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 41.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 50.5% High blood pressure 49.8% High cholesterol 31.0% Diabetes 18.5% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 6.1% Asthma 13.8% Arthritis 28.8% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 4.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.6% Binge drinking 10.5% No physical activity 42.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 42.3% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 31.8% Poor mental health 19.0% Poor physical health 15.5% No health insurance 27.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.0% Visited dentist 40.9% Cholesterol screening 86.4% Teeth loss 31.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 10 2.4%
Disability % Any disability 11.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.2% 65 and over 45.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 25.9% Public insurance 63.5% No insurance 12.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 584 95.6% 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) 611 100.0% Born in same state 611 100.0% Born in different state 550 90.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.9% Internet access 70.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 38639
What city is ZIP code 38639 in?
ZIP code 38639 is primarily assigned to Jonestown, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 38639 in?
ZIP code 38639 falls within Coahoma County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 38639?
38% of residents in ZIP code 38639 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 38639 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 38639 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 38639?
11% 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 38639 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 38639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 38639 in?
ZIP code 38639 observes the CST timezone.
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