39425 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, MS

Forrest County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39425 is located in Brooklyn, Mississippi, within Forrest County. It covers approximately 212.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39425

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 $206,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,038) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 39425 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

2,539

population

212.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39425 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39425

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39425. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Acceptable
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39577 Wiggins (7.3 mi) 39462 New Augusta (12.8 mi) 39423 Beaumont (13 mi) 39456 Mc Lain (17.3 mi) 39401 Hattiesburg (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,539
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	212.61 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	31.0067
Longitude	-89.0964
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	39.7%	52.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	27.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	16.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	12.6%	4.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,539

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$64,038

Median household income

$31,202

Per capita income

$206,900

Median home value

$778

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

15.7%

Unemployment

940

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

232

10–14

181

122

15–19

111

20–24

25–34

123

35–44

202

45–54

158

164

55–59

128

185

60–64

144

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	723	28.5%
18 and over	1,816	71.5%
65 and over	296	11.7%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,484	97.8%
Black or African American	32	1.3%
Two or more races	23	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.7%	52.3%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	27.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	16.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	12.6%	4.3%	3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 18.6%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 1.6%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 15.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	18.6%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	1.6%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	15.3%
Median income	$64,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.1%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 36.3%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,900
Median rent / month	$778
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	48.1%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	77.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.8%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	534	65.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	160	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	119	14.6%
Households with children under 18	286	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	28.3%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	18.4%
Married	49.9%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	7.4%	16.1%
Divorced	17.2%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 38.3%

Associate's degree 19.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	4.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	388	53.8%
High school	257	35.6%
College / grad school	47	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Retail trade 16.9%

Public administration 11.7%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Construction 7.3%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	9.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	365	20.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	30.4%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	31.4%
No insurance	24.4%
Uninsured under 19	28.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,510	98.9%
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)	2,508	98.8%
Born in same state	2,508	98.8%
Born in different state	1,904	75.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.2%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	505	19.9%
Italian	461	18.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	120	4.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39425

What city is ZIP code 39425 in?

ZIP code 39425 is primarily assigned to Brooklyn, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39425 in?

ZIP code 39425 falls within Forrest County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39425 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 39425 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39425?

7% 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 39425 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 39425 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 39425?

ZIP code 39425 has an estimated population of 2,539 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39425 in?

ZIP code 39425 observes the CST timezone.