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.

611
population
4.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
38639 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 38639

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City Status
Jonestown Acceptable
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
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
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

611
Population
135
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$29,875
Median household income
$15,504
Per capita income
$44,200
Median home value
$514
Median monthly rent
56.9%
Home ownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
184
Housing units
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
17
14
5–9
24
28
10–14
49
29
15–19
51
10
20–24
17
13
25–34
24
33
35–44
57
26
45–54
47
12
55–59
22
16
60–64
28
21
65–74
37
5
75–84
9
4
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819531.9%
18 and over41668.1%
65 and over8413.7%
Median age35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 100%
GroupCount%
Black or African American611100%

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%
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%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k11.8%
$15k–$25k23.6%
$25k–$35k14.4%
$35k–$50k13.3%
$50k–$75k11.3%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k3.6%
$150k–$200k2.6%
Median income$29,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 63.1%
$50k–$100k 22.5%
$100k–$150k 14.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$44,200
Median rent / month$514
Owner occupied56.9%
Renter occupied43.1%
Vacant27.2%
Single-family detached63.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes24.3%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)3.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199933.2%
1980–198918.3%
1970–19799.0%
1960–19699.7%
1950–195914.9%
1940–19495.6%
1939 or earlier9.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms31.7%
3 bedrooms46.3%
4 bedrooms11.6%
5+ bedrooms4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle18.5%
1 vehicle34.4%
2 vehicles26.7%
3 or more20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas74.4%
Electricity25.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4422.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3618.5%
Female householder, no spouse11559.0%
Households with children under 187639.0%
Households with seniors (65+)5628.7%
Average household size3.13

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married58.6%52.9%
Married23.6%16.3%
Separated5.7%3.1%
Widowed0.0%19.3%
Divorced12.1%8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.2%
Some HS, no diploma 10.2%
HS graduate 22.7%
Some college, no degree 24.6%
Associate's degree 21.5%
Bachelor's degree 5.0%
Graduate / professional 5.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.6%
Bachelor's or higher10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool62.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school11551.1%
High school6930.7%
College / grad school3515.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 22.8%
Retail trade 14.0%
Agriculture & mining 7.8%
Professional & management 5.2%
Other services 3.6%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.4%
Service30.1%
Sales & office24.4%
Natural resources & construction16.6%
Production & transportation4.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.9%
Government23.8%
Self-employed6.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.2%
Carpool14.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.1%
Work from home3.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.3

Poverty

All people 38.1%
Under 18 years 62.1%
18 and over 26.9%
Married-couple families 18.2%
Female-led households 34.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.2%
Retirement income18.5%
Supplemental Security23.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP41.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity50.5%
High blood pressure49.8%
High cholesterol31.0%
Diabetes18.5%
Heart disease7.1%
Stroke6.1%
Asthma13.8%
Arthritis28.8%
Kidney disease4.4%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer4.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.6%
Binge drinking10.5%
No physical activity42.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep42.3%
Depression20.8%
Fair or poor health31.8%
Poor mental health19.0%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance27.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)83.0%
Visited dentist40.9%
Cholesterol screening86.4%
Teeth loss31.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans102.4%
Disability%
Any disability11.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.2%
65 and over45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance25.9%
Public insurance63.5%
No insurance12.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only58495.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)611100.0%
Born in same state611100.0%
Born in different state55090.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access31.9%
Internet access70.3%

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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