39146 ZIP Code — Pickens, MS

Holmes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39146 is located in Pickens, Mississippi, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 136.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,126 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39146

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $31,222. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (19%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 39146 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.

3,126
population
136.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39146 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39146

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City Status
Pickens Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
39079 Goodman (8.2 mi) 39179 Vaughan (8.2 mi) 39045 Camden (10.5 mi) 39160 Sallis (13.9 mi) 39039 Benton (14.1 mi) 39095 Lexington (17.7 mi) 39063 Durant (17.9 mi) 39046 Canton (18.2 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 3,126
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 051
Geography
Land area 136.00 sq mi
Water area 1.29 sq mi
Latitude 32.8894
Longitude -89.9890
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 66.1% 74.0% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 19.3% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 13.1% 5.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.3% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,126
Population
23
People per sq mi
37.1
Median age
$31,222
Median household income
$18,470
Per capita income
$67,500
Median home value
$571
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
32.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
Unemployment
1,089
Housing units
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
76
82
5–9
106
85
10–14
109
121
15–19
157
168
20–24
217
126
25–34
163
96
35–44
124
195
45–54
253
93
55–59
120
72
60–64
94
172
65–74
222
86
75–84
110
9
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1868521.9%
18 and over2,44178.1%
65 and over61119.5%
Median age37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 90.7%
White 9.3%
GroupCount%
Black or African American2,83590.7%
White2919.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 66.1% 74.0% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 19.3% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 13.1% 5.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.7% 1.3% 3.4%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 17.9%
$15k–$25k 11.6%
$25k–$35k 22.5%
$35k–$50k 8.0%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 8.4%
$150k–$200k 2.0%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k17.9%
$15k–$25k11.6%
$25k–$35k22.5%
$35k–$50k8.0%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k9.2%
$100k–$150k8.4%
$150k–$200k2.0%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$31,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%
$50k–$100k 33.4%
$100k–$150k 7.2%
$150k–$200k 7.7%
$200k–$300k 16.6%
$300k–$500k 5.7%
$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$67,500
Median rent / month$571
Owner occupied74.1%
Renter occupied25.9%
Vacant20.5%
Single-family detached62.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes29.7%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.08

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20197.9%
2000–200918.7%
1990–199915.2%
1980–198920.0%
1970–197914.3%
1960–19697.2%
1950–19595.2%
1940–19493.7%
1939 or earlier7.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.7%
2 bedrooms20.5%
3 bedrooms58.0%
4 bedrooms13.6%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.4%
1 vehicle31.8%
2 vehicles32.9%
3 or more27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas23.6%
Electricity48.0%
Propane / LP gas26.8%
Fuel oil1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family35932.9%
Cohabiting couple60.5%
Male householder, no spouse25623.5%
Female householder, no spouse47043.1%
Households with children under 1834731.8%
Households with seniors (65+)49044.9%
Average household size2.86

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.5%50.2%
Married42.8%28.7%
Separated6.6%2.5%
Widowed5.0%11.9%
Divorced13.1%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%
Some HS, no diploma 11.0%
HS graduate 35.2%
Some college, no degree 21.7%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 8.2%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.9%
Bachelor's or higher13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool475.7%
Kindergarten50.6%
Elementary school35542.7%
High school17320.8%
College / grad school25130.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%
Retail trade 20.1%
Manufacturing 11.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.6%
Other services 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Professional & management 4.7%
Public administration 4.6%
Agriculture & mining 4.1%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Construction 2.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.4%
Service17.4%
Sales & office31.8%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation16.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.8%
Government25.2%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.2%
Carpool13.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home4.8%
Other means4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)42.3

Poverty

All people 32.4%
Under 18 years 42.0%
18 and over 29.9%
Married-couple families 20.9%
Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.6%
Retirement income27.2%
Supplemental Security27.5%
Cash public assistance5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP36.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity49.3%
High blood pressure52.4%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes19.0%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke6.0%
Asthma11.5%
Arthritis32.1%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease9.0%
Cancer5.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.4%
Binge drinking10.5%
No physical activity37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.5%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health28.6%
Poor mental health16.0%
Poor physical health14.1%
No health insurance23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.4%
Visited dentist45.0%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss25.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1696.9%
Disability%
Any disability43.0%
Under 1830.9%
18–64 years40.9%
65 and over62.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance44.2%
Public insurance57.4%
No insurance12.5%
Uninsured under 193.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,99295.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,126100.0%
Born in same state3,126100.0%
Born in different state3,03697.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French822.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab60.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.9%
Internet access80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39146

What city is ZIP code 39146 in?

ZIP code 39146 is primarily assigned to Pickens, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39146 in?

ZIP code 39146 falls within Holmes County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39146?

32% of residents in ZIP code 39146 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39146 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 39146 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39146?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39146?

Health data for ZIP code 39146 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39146 in?

ZIP code 39146 observes the CST timezone.

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