39422 ZIP Code — Bay Springs, MS

Jasper County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39422 is located in Bay Springs, Mississippi, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 140.46 square miles and serves a population of 4,969 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39422

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,192. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 39422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,969

population

140.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bay Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39481 Stringer (6.8 mi) 39348 Paulding (7.3 mi) 39338 Louin (12.4 mi) 39439 Heidelberg (13.3 mi) 39366 Vossburg (14.2 mi) 39356 Rose Hill (16.3 mi) 39168 Taylorsville (16.3 mi) 39480 Soso (16.5 mi) 39440 Laurel (17.4 mi) 39347 Pachuta (17.9 mi) 39443 Laurel (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,969
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	140.46 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	31.9434
Longitude	-89.1882
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	56.9%	62.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	9.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,969

Population

People per sq mi

46.0

Median age

$42,192

Median household income

$23,023

Per capita income

$84,700

Median home value

$649

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

2,012

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

197

Under 5

228

140

5–9

163

10–14

111

106

15–19

123

20–24

103

233

25–34

271

247

35–44

288

262

45–54

305

124

55–59

144

196

60–64

228

289

65–74

335

246

75–84

285

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,089	21.9%
18 and over	3,880	78.1%
65 and over	1,316	26.5%
Median age	46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.6%

White 39.5%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,911	58.6%
White	1,961	39.5%
Two or more races	97	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	62.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	9.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 16.4%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	16.4%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$42,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.5%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,700
Median rent / month	$649
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	24.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	15.5%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	26.3%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	13.3%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.7%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	12.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.4%
Electricity	78.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	635	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	355	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	911	47.8%
Households with children under 18	538	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	881	46.2%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.2%	27.0%
Married	39.4%	31.4%
Separated	6.7%	3.3%
Widowed	4.0%	22.2%
Divorced	10.7%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	3.8%
Kindergarten	150	17.7%
Elementary school	261	30.8%
High school	211	24.9%
College / grad school	194	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 22.9%

Retail trade 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Professional & management 3.9%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Other services 2.3%

Information 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	33.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	11.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 11.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	257	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.0%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	28.8%
65 and over	52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,544	91.4%
Spanish	4	0.1%
Other Indo-European	4	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,910	98.8%
Born in same state	4,910	98.8%
Born in different state	4,455	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	59	1.2%
Not a US citizen	15	25.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,065	61.7%
French	204	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	1.6%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39422

What city is ZIP code 39422 in?

ZIP code 39422 is primarily assigned to Bay Springs, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39422 in?

ZIP code 39422 falls within Jasper County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39422 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 39422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 39422 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39422 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 39422 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 39422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39422?

The median home value in ZIP code 39422 is $84,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 39422 in?

ZIP code 39422 observes the CST timezone.