39040 ZIP Code — Bentonia, MS

Yazoo County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39040 is located in Bentonia, Mississippi, within Yazoo County. It covers approximately 173.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,325 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39040

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $50,833. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 39040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,325

population

173.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bentonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39071 Flora (5.8 mi) 39173 Tinsley (8.5 mi) 39162 Satartia (14.5 mi) 39041 Bolton (15.2 mi) 39194 Yazoo City (16.7 mi) 39039 Benton (17.3 mi) 39209 Jackson (17.6 mi) 39056 Clinton (18 mi) 39213 Jackson (18.1 mi) 39110 Madison (19.2 mi) 39157 Ridgeland (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,325
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	173.95 sq mi
Water area	1.22 sq mi
Latitude	32.6253
Longitude	-90.3886
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	54.5%	65.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	22.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,325

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$50,833

Median household income

$24,529

Per capita income

$155,300

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

63.4%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,092

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

122

5–9

142

148

10–14

173

15–19

113

131

20–24

154

242

25–34

282

161

35–44

189

102

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

116

232

65–74

271

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	884	26.6%
18 and over	2,441	73.4%
65 and over	700	21.1%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.3%

Black or African American 27.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,372	71.3%
Black or African American	903	27.1%
Two or more races	36	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	65.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	22.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$50,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,300
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	63.4%
Renter occupied	36.6%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	32.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	63.0%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	702	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	206	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	109	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	285	21.9%
Households with children under 18	570	43.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	517	39.7%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	25.0%
Married	56.6%	48.0%
Separated	0.4%	4.2%
Widowed	2.2%	15.3%
Divorced	11.6%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 33.4%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	9.0%
Kindergarten	26	3.3%
Elementary school	468	60.2%
High school	211	27.2%
College / grad school	2	0.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Professional & management 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 5.7%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	31.9%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 20.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	24.4%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	43.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,165	95.2%
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)	3,285	98.8%
Born in same state	3,285	98.8%
Born in different state	2,947	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	1.2%
Not a US citizen	40	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	439	13.2%
French	330	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	2.7%
English	40	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39040

What city is ZIP code 39040 in?

ZIP code 39040 is primarily assigned to Bentonia, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39040 in?

ZIP code 39040 falls within Yazoo County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39040?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 39040 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 39040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39040?

The median home value in ZIP code 39040 is $155,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 39040?

ZIP code 39040 has an estimated population of 3,325 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39040 in?

ZIP code 39040 observes the CST timezone.