39044 ZIP Code — Braxton, MS

Simpson County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39044 is located in Braxton, Mississippi, within Simpson County. It covers approximately 139.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,828 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39044

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $125,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,524. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 39044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,828

population

139.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Braxton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39073 Florence (9.6 mi) 39082 Harrisville (10.2 mi) 39114 Mendenhall (10.9 mi) 39149 Pinola (12.6 mi) 39111 Magee (14.6 mi) 39042 Brandon (15.8 mi) 39078 Georgetown (16.2 mi) 39208 Pearl (17.9 mi) 39218 Richland (18.2 mi) 39140 Newhebron (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	2,828
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	139.89 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	32.0159
Longitude	-89.9852
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	55.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.3%	4.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,828

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$70,524

Median household income

$28,606

Per capita income

$125,300

Median home value

$1,316

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

1,276

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

145

Under 5

147

5–9

10–14

15–19

119

20–24

120

198

25–34

199

176

35–44

178

173

45–54

174

55–59

60–64

203

65–74

204

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	591	20.9%
18 and over	2,237	79.1%
65 and over	543	19.2%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54%

Black or African American 40%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,531	54%
Black or African American	1,135	40%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	114	4%
Two or more races	48	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	55.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.3%	4.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	20.9%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
Median income	$70,524

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,300
Median rent / month	$1,316
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.4%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	58.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	620	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	41	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	132	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	304	27.7%
Households with children under 18	331	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	31.8%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	26.7%
Married	64.7%	51.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	3.1%	5.9%
Divorced	15.4%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	43	12.5%
Elementary school	120	34.9%
High school	101	29.4%
College / grad school	77	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.9%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Wholesale trade 9.8%

Public administration 8.7%

Retail trade 8.0%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Professional & management 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	24.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	29.8%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	21.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,536	89.7%
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)	2,824	99.9%
Born in same state	2,824	99.9%
Born in different state	2,366	83.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.1%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	204	7.2%
Arab	167	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	3%
English	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39044

What city is ZIP code 39044 in?

ZIP code 39044 is primarily assigned to Braxton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39044 in?

ZIP code 39044 falls within Simpson County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39044 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 39044 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39044 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 39044 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39044?

The median home value in ZIP code 39044 is $125,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 39044?

ZIP code 39044 has an estimated population of 2,828 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39044 in?

ZIP code 39044 observes the CST timezone.