39421 ZIP Code — Bassfield, MS

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39421 is located in Bassfield, Mississippi, within Jefferson Davis County. It covers approximately 66.64 square miles and serves a population of 2,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39421

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39421 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,682

population

66.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bassfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39427 Carson (7.1 mi) 39482 Sumrall (11.5 mi) 39474 Prentiss (11.9 mi) 39479 Seminary (12.9 mi) 39428 Collins (13.2 mi) 39119 Mount Olive (16.2 mi) 39402 Hattiesburg (19.3 mi) 39656 Oak Vale (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,682
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	66.64 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	31.4950
Longitude	-89.6886
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	63.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	21.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,682

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$25,607

Per capita income

$92,400

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

27.8%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

1,182

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

111

35–44

205

45–54

231

120

55–59

135

117

60–64

132

180

65–74

202

113

75–84

127

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	464	17.3%
18 and over	2,218	82.7%
65 and over	653	24.3%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.5%

White 26.6%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,909	70.5%
White	720	26.6%
Two or more races	53	2%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	63.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	21.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,400
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	9.5%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	9.5%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	54.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.8%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	601	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	149	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	285	26.9%
Households with children under 18	240	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	487	46.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	25.8%
Married	53.0%	52.3%
Separated	3.7%	0.4%
Widowed	1.4%	8.3%
Divorced	7.9%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	25.8%
Kindergarten	31	11.1%
Elementary school	69	24.7%
High school	88	31.5%
College / grad school	19	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Manufacturing 25.2%

Construction 11.2%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Retail trade 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Professional & management 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	31.1%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 27.8%

Under 18 years 62.3%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 18.3%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.1%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,507	93.5%
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)	2,682	100.0%
Born in same state	2,682	100.0%
Born in different state	2,386	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	173	6.5%
Arab	155	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39421

What city is ZIP code 39421 in?

ZIP code 39421 is primarily assigned to Bassfield, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39421 in?

ZIP code 39421 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39421 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 39421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39421?

28% of residents in ZIP code 39421 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39421 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 39421 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39421?

Health data for ZIP code 39421 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39421 in?

ZIP code 39421 observes the CST timezone.