39739 ZIP Code — Brooksville, MS

Noxubee County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39739 is located in Brooksville, Mississippi, within Noxubee County. It covers approximately 176.06 square miles and serves a population of 2,121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39739

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $44,145. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 39739 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,121

population

176.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooksville	Acceptable
Brooksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39341 Macon (8.6 mi) 39743 Crawford (11.5 mi) 39361 Shuqualak (14.4 mi) 39701 Columbus (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,121
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	176.06 sq mi
Water area	3.60 sq mi
Latitude	33.1806
Longitude	-88.5589
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	76.7%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,121

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$44,145

Median household income

$19,886

Per capita income

$72,100

Median home value

$703

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

28.8%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

941

Housing units

5.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

119

10–14

125

15–19

20–24

25–34

166

35–44

174

148

45–54

156

55–59

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	534	25.2%
18 and over	1,587	74.8%
65 and over	336	15.8%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.2%

White 37.3%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,320	62.2%
White	792	37.3%
Two or more races	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.7%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
Median income	$44,145

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.9%

$50k–$100k 49.4%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,100
Median rent / month	$703
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	30.5%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	25.0%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	36.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	46.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	55	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	382	48.1%
Households with children under 18	212	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	26.2%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	19.8%
Married	48.3%	42.8%
Separated	0.9%	9.5%
Widowed	3.3%	7.4%
Divorced	12.8%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 52.1%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.4%
Kindergarten	22	4.5%
Elementary school	327	66.6%
High school	63	12.8%
College / grad school	67	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Other services 19.9%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Professional & management 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.9%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 28.8%

Under 18 years 39.7%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 72.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	27.0%
Cash public assistance	17.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.6%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	35.6%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	19.7%
Uninsured under 19	32.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,974	93.1%
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)	2,108	99.4%
Born in same state	2,108	99.4%
Born in different state	1,715	80.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	155	7.3%
Arab	109	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	108	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39739

What city is ZIP code 39739 in?

ZIP code 39739 is primarily assigned to Brooksville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39739 in?

ZIP code 39739 falls within Noxubee County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39739 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 39739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39739?

29% of residents in ZIP code 39739 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39739?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39739?

Health data for ZIP code 39739 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39739 in?

ZIP code 39739 observes the CST timezone.