39039 ZIP Code — Benton, MS

Yazoo County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39039 is located in Benton, Mississippi, within Yazoo County. It covers approximately 143.38 square miles and serves a population of 2,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39039

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 $147,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,169. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39039 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

2,351

population

143.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Benton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39179 Vaughan (8.5 mi) 39146 Pickens (14.1 mi) 39173 Tinsley (15.5 mi) 39194 Yazoo City (15.9 mi) 39040 Bentonia (17.3 mi) 39046 Canton (18.4 mi) 39166 Silver City (19 mi) 39071 Flora (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,351
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	143.38 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	32.8338
Longitude	-90.2234
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	59.0%	65.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	22.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,351

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$56,169

Median household income

$27,390

Per capita income

$147,300

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,172

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

308

25–34

194

188

35–44

119

266

45–54

167

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	487	20.7%
18 and over	1,864	79.3%
65 and over	326	13.9%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57%

Black or African American 36.9%

Two or more races 6.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,340	57%
Black or African American	868	36.9%
Two or more races	143	6.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	65.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	22.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 13.1%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 43.2%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	13.1%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	43.2%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$56,169

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 44.5%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,300
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.5%
2000–2009	25.1%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	12.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.7%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	25.6%
Fuel oil	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	346	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	574	50.8%
Female householder, no spouse	198	17.5%
Households with children under 18	433	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	27.5%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.4%	22.3%
Married	32.4%	41.3%
Separated	13.1%	1.2%
Widowed	2.3%	7.8%
Divorced	9.8%	27.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	11.1%
Kindergarten	73	17.2%
Elementary school	116	27.3%
High school	107	25.2%
College / grad school	82	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Information 27.3%

Manufacturing 22.4%

Public administration 9.1%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Construction 8.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Retail trade 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.9%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 20.1%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 32.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.4%
Retirement income	14.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	72.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,128	90.5%
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)	2,351	100.0%
Born in same state	2,351	100.0%
Born in different state	2,090	88.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	242	10.3%
French	109	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39039

What city is ZIP code 39039 in?

ZIP code 39039 is primarily assigned to Benton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39039 in?

ZIP code 39039 falls within Yazoo County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39039 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 39039 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39039?

18% of residents in ZIP code 39039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39039?

The median home value in ZIP code 39039 is $147,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 39039?

ZIP code 39039 has an estimated population of 2,351 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39039 in?

ZIP code 39039 observes the CST timezone.