39737 ZIP Code — Bellefontaine, MS

Webster County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39737 is located in Bellefontaine, Mississippi, within Webster County. It covers approximately 17.13 square miles and serves a population of 317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39737

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The gap between median ($29,722) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 49% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 66% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 39737 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

317

population

17.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bellefontaine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39771 Walthall (3.5 mi) 39744 Eupora (5.1 mi) 39751 Mantee (9.9 mi) 39767 Stewart (11.7 mi) 39752 Mathiston (12.4 mi) 38916 Calhoun City (13.2 mi) 38929 Gore Springs (16.2 mi) 39750 Maben (17 mi) 39776 Woodland (17.7 mi) 38914 Big Creek (18 mi) 38925 Duck Hill (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	317
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	155

Geography
Land area	17.13 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	33.6478
Longitude	-89.3105
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	37.1%	55.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	48.6%	34.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	9.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

317

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$29,722

Median household income

$25,501

Per capita income

$163,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

59.8%

Home ownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	99	31.2%
18 and over	218	68.8%
65 and over	71	22.4%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.3%

White 40.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	188	59.3%
White	129	40.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	55.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	48.6%	34.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	9.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.4%

$15k–$25k 31.8%

$25k–$35k 27.3%

$50k–$75k 6.1%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	31.8%
$25k–$35k	27.3%
$50k–$75k	6.1%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	13.6%
Median income	$29,722

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 35.4%

$200k–$300k 22.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	59.8%
Renter occupied	40.2%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	31.4%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	24.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	65.1%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.5%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	13.6%
3 or more	53.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	84.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	53	40.2%
Households with children under 18	26	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	34.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	15.2%
Married	55.8%	38.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.5%	46.2%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 69.3%

Some college, no degree 1.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	66	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 25.6%

Manufacturing 23.1%

Public administration 19.2%

Finance & real estate 16.7%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	57.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	34.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 48.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.9%
Retirement income	59.1%
Supplemental Security	20.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	36.1%
65 and over	66.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	81.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	317	100.0%
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)	317	100.0%
Born in same state	317	100.0%
Born in different state	281	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	18.3%
Arab	27	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	72.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39737

What city is ZIP code 39737 in?

ZIP code 39737 is primarily assigned to Bellefontaine, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39737 in?

ZIP code 39737 falls within Webster County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39737?

49% of residents in ZIP code 39737 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39737 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 39737 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 39737 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 39737 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39737?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 39737 in?

ZIP code 39737 observes the CST timezone.