39322 ZIP Code — Buckatunna, MS

Wayne County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39322 is located in Buckatunna, Mississippi, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 73.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,784 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39322

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,333. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39322 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,784

population

73.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39322 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39322

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckatunna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39367 Waynesboro (10.5 mi) 39362 State Line (12 mi) 36558 Millry (16 mi) 36518 Chatom (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,784
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	73.47 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	31.5810
Longitude	-88.5472
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	62.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	21.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	12.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,784

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$33,333

Median household income

$20,077

Per capita income

$56,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

649

Housing units

4.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

187

10–14

211

15–19

25–34

107

35–44

122

45–54

107

55–59

120

60–64

65–74

100

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	670	37.6%
18 and over	1,114	62.4%
65 and over	305	17.1%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.2%

Black or African American 42.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,002	56.2%
Black or African American	757	42.4%
Two or more races	25	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	62.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	21.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	12.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	3.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 18.3%

$15k–$25k 25.2%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 3.0%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	18.3%
$15k–$25k	25.2%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	3.0%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$33,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.4%

$50k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	13.8%
Single-family detached	43.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	50.1%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	4.7%
3 bedrooms	75.7%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.4%
Electricity	32.2%
Propane / LP gas	60.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	26.6%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	251	37.9%
Female householder, no spouse	233	35.2%
Households with children under 18	240	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	45.5%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	35.3%
Married	44.2%	28.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	19.1%	18.2%
Divorced	17.9%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.5%
Bachelor's or higher	4.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	6.4%
Kindergarten	62	10.5%
Elementary school	348	58.7%
High school	111	18.7%
College / grad school	34	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.0%

Finance & real estate 24.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.3%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Construction 6.8%

Professional & management 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	36.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 39.4%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 27.3%

Female-led households 22.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	8.5%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	11.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	62.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,674	93.8%
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)	1,784	100.0%
Born in same state	1,784	100.0%
Born in different state	1,591	89.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	3.4%
Arab	27	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39322

What city is ZIP code 39322 in?

ZIP code 39322 is primarily assigned to Buckatunna, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39322 in?

ZIP code 39322 falls within Wayne County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39322 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 39322 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39322?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39322?

26% of residents in ZIP code 39322 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39322 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 39322 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39322 in?

ZIP code 39322 observes the CST timezone.