39735 ZIP Code — Ackerman, MS

Choctaw County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39735 is located in Ackerman, Mississippi, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 148.25 square miles and serves a population of 3,785 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39735

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $48,984. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 39735 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,785

population

148.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ackerman	Acceptable
Ackerman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39772 Weir (7.8 mi) 39745 French Camp (11.1 mi) 39752 Mathiston (12.6 mi) 39769 Sturgis (14.4 mi) 39108 Mc Cool (16.5 mi) 39750 Maben (16.6 mi) 39771 Walthall (17 mi) 39744 Eupora (17.5 mi) 39767 Stewart (18 mi) 39747 Kilmichael (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,785
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	148.25 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	33.3633
Longitude	-89.2356
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	59.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	11.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,785

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$48,984

Median household income

$24,798

Per capita income

$134,100

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

64.1%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

1,253

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

138

5–9

134

161

10–14

156

15–19

20–24

277

25–34

268

282

35–44

273

218

45–54

212

55–59

173

60–64

168

186

65–74

180

111

75–84

107

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	924	24.4%
18 and over	2,861	75.6%
65 and over	662	17.5%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.2%

Black or African American 28.9%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,543	66.2%
Black or African American	1,112	28.9%
Two or more races	78	2%
Hispanic or Latino	57	1.5%
Other race	41	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	59.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	26.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	11.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$48,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,100
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	64.1%
Renter occupied	35.9%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.8%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	28.9%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	765	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	74	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	229	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	441	29.2%
Households with children under 18	488	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	469	31.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	20.0%
Married	57.3%	52.2%
Separated	3.0%	1.9%
Widowed	1.1%	16.6%
Divorced	11.4%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.2%
Kindergarten	113	12.3%
Elementary school	463	50.3%
High school	157	17.0%
College / grad school	186	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 18.3%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Public administration 4.6%

Construction 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	17.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,596	95.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,783	99.9%
Born in same state	3,773	99.7%
Born in different state	3,330	88.0%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	534	14.1%
Arab	295	7.8%
Italian	251	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.7%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39735

What city is ZIP code 39735 in?

ZIP code 39735 is primarily assigned to Ackerman, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39735 in?

ZIP code 39735 falls within Choctaw County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39735?

21% of residents in ZIP code 39735 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39735 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 39735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39735?

The median home value in ZIP code 39735 is $134,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 39735?

ZIP code 39735 has an estimated population of 3,785 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39735 in?

ZIP code 39735 observes the CST timezone.