39090 ZIP Code — Kosciusko, MS

Attala County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39090 is located in Kosciusko, Mississippi, within Attala County. It covers approximately 262.69 square miles and serves a population of 12,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39090

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($41,026) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39090 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.

12,510

population

262.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39090 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39090

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39090. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kosciusko	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39067 Ethel (11.1 mi) 39051 Carthage (13.8 mi) 39108 Mc Cool (13.8 mi) 39160 Sallis (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	12,510
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	262.69 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	33.0035
Longitude	-89.5029
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	61.5%	61.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	21.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,510

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$41,026

Median household income

$32,348

Per capita income

$113,400

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

4,083

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

234

Under 5

250

338

5–9

362

645

10–14

690

448

15–19

479

459

20–24

492

594

25–34

636

718

35–44

768

700

45–54

750

352

55–59

376

347

60–64

371

680

65–74

728

397

75–84

425

131

85+

140

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,134	25.1%
18 and over	9,376	74.9%
65 and over	2,501	20.0%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50%

Black or African American 42.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,406	50%
Black or African American	5,429	42.4%
Two or more races	441	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	307	2.4%
Other race	173	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	0.4%
Asian	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	61.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	21.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	3.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$41,026

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,400
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	19.9%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.1%
Electricity	38.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,829	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	251	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	627	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,862	40.8%
Households with children under 18	1,388	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,601	35.0%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	29.8%
Married	44.2%	33.6%
Separated	3.8%	7.1%
Widowed	3.0%	13.8%
Divorced	10.8%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	182	5.5%
Kindergarten	119	3.6%
Elementary school	1,793	54.3%
High school	748	22.6%
College / grad school	461	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.4%

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Other services 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 33.9%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 51.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	48.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	647	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,026	96.1%
Spanish	61	0.5%
Other Indo-European	61	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,477	99.7%
Born in same state	12,477	99.7%
Born in different state	10,710	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.3%
Not a US citizen	17	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,525	12.2%
Arab	1,341	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	630	5%
English	59	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39090

What city is ZIP code 39090 in?

ZIP code 39090 is primarily assigned to Kosciusko, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39090 in?

ZIP code 39090 falls within Attala County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39090?

23% of residents in ZIP code 39090 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39090 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 39090 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39090?

The median home value in ZIP code 39090 is $113,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39090?

Health data for ZIP code 39090 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39090 in?

ZIP code 39090 observes the CST timezone.