39601 ZIP Code — Brookhaven, MS

Lincoln County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39601 is located in Brookhaven, Mississippi, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 264.56 square miles and serves a population of 23,520 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39601

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 $123,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $45,318. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 39601 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,520

population

264.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brookhaven	Acceptable
Brookhaven	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39629 Bogue Chitto (8.3 mi) 39191 Wesson (10.7 mi) 39662 Ruth (15.6 mi) 39665 Sontag (17.6 mi) 39647 Mc Call Creek (18.3 mi) 39083 Hazlehurst (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,520
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	264.56 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	31.5678
Longitude	-90.4682
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	58.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

23,520

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$45,318

Median household income

$24,787

Per capita income

$123,400

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

25.0%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

8,141

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

761

Under 5

840

746

5–9

824

781

10–14

862

633

15–19

699

569

20–24

629

1,372

25–34

1,517

1,506

35–44

1,665

1,400

45–54

1,548

703

55–59

777

809

60–64

893

1,045

65–74

1,155

688

75–84

761

160

85+

177

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,804	24.7%
18 and over	17,716	75.3%
65 and over	3,986	16.9%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.9%

Black or African American 35.9%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,638	61.9%
Black or African American	8,497	35.9%
Two or more races	196	0.8%
Asian	177	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	142	0.6%
Other race	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	58.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$45,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,400
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	21.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.0%
Electricity	66.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,216	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	427	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	989	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,237	36.5%
Households with children under 18	3,057	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,759	31.1%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	28.7%
Married	54.0%	45.6%
Separated	0.9%	3.5%
Widowed	3.6%	10.9%
Divorced	7.6%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	527	10.2%
Kindergarten	284	5.5%
Elementary school	2,586	50.1%
High school	1,237	24.0%
College / grad school	528	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Retail trade 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Construction 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Professional & management 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 25.0%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 47.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	842	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,919	93.2%
Spanish	131	0.6%
Other Indo-European	17	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	56	0.3%
Other languages	58	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,280	99.0%
Born in same state	23,180	98.6%
Born in different state	19,840	84.4%
Foreign born	100	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	240	1.0%
Not a US citizen	64	26.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,283	9.7%
Italian	1,004	4.3%
French	957	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	96	0.4%
German	33	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39601

What city is ZIP code 39601 in?

ZIP code 39601 is primarily assigned to Brookhaven, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39601 in?

ZIP code 39601 falls within Lincoln County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39601?

25% of residents in ZIP code 39601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39601 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 39601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39601?

The median home value in ZIP code 39601 is $123,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39601?

The median household income in ZIP code 39601 is $45,318, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39601 in?

ZIP code 39601 observes the CST timezone.