39630 ZIP Code — Bude, MS

Franklin County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39630 is located in Bude, Mississippi, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 3.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39630

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $30,654. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 39630 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.

1,025

population

3.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39630 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39630

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39630. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bude	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39653 Meadville (2.9 mi) 39647 Mc Call Creek (5.6 mi) 39661 Roxie (12.8 mi) 39664 Smithdale (13.4 mi) 39668 Union Church (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,025
Population density	313 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	3.27 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	31.4579
Longitude	-90.8486
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	78.6%	67.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	19.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	10.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,025

Population

313

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$30,654

Median household income

$18,396

Per capita income

$71,000

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

51.1%

Home ownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

401

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	29.3%
18 and over	725	70.7%
65 and over	177	17.3%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.8%

White 46.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	522	50.8%
White	482	46.9%
Two or more races	12	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.6%	67.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.4%	19.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	10.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 25.6%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 22.1%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	25.6%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	22.1%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$30,654

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$50k–$100k 56.3%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,000
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	51.1%
Renter occupied	48.9%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	35.6%
1960–1969	18.0%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	48.9%
2 vehicles	27.9%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.2%
Electricity	43.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	30.1%
Cohabiting couple	85	19.4%
Male householder, no spouse	81	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	140	32.0%
Households with children under 18	181	41.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	135	30.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	34.7%
Married	38.1%	29.7%
Separated	0.0%	10.2%
Widowed	8.6%	12.7%
Divorced	23.2%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 24.7%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.3%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	15.2%
Kindergarten	9	4.3%
Elementary school	138	65.4%
High school	29	13.7%
College / grad school	3	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Professional & management 10.7%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Public administration 1.1%

Construction 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.5%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 45.4%

Under 18 years 55.6%

18 and over 41.2%

Married-couple families 39.4%

Female-led households 52.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	24.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	61.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.5%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	899	87.7%
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)	1,025	100.0%
Born in same state	1,025	100.0%
Born in different state	866	84.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	106	10.3%
French	103	10%
German	51	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	2.4%
Polish	10	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39630

What city is ZIP code 39630 in?

ZIP code 39630 is primarily assigned to Bude, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39630 in?

ZIP code 39630 falls within Franklin County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39630?

45% of residents in ZIP code 39630 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39630?

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 39630 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 39630 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39630?

The median home value in ZIP code 39630 is $71,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39630 in?

ZIP code 39630 observes the CST timezone.