39045 ZIP Code — Camden, MS

Madison County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39045 is located in Camden, Mississippi, within Madison County. It covers approximately 111.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39045

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,017. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39045 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,387

population

111.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39146 Pickens (10.5 mi) 39179 Vaughan (13.1 mi) 39079 Goodman (14 mi) 39046 Canton (14.6 mi) 39160 Sallis (15.2 mi) 39094 Lena (17.7 mi) 39051 Carthage (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,387
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	111.41 sq mi
Water area	0.74 sq mi
Latitude	32.7856
Longitude	-89.8574
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	57.0%	35.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	23.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	12.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,387

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$37,017

Median household income

$24,094

Per capita income

Median home value

$893

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

31.0%

Unemployment

659

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

195

35–44

186

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	218	15.7%
18 and over	1,169	84.3%
65 and over	220	15.9%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 91.6%

White 8.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,271	91.6%
White	116	8.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	35.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	29.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	23.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.7%	12.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 27.8%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	27.8%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
Median income	$37,017

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 47.3%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$893
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.8%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	28.7%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.3%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	43.4%
Propane / LP gas	52.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	292	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	151	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	189	29.9%
Households with children under 18	162	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	27.7%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	35.3%
Married	47.5%	49.5%
Separated	19.5%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.5%
Divorced	7.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.8%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	161	62.9%
High school	69	27.0%
College / grad school	26	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Professional & management 15.3%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 7.7%

Other services 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Construction 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.6%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	16.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	16.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 18.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	50.8%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,361	98.1%
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)	1,387	100.0%
Born in same state	1,387	100.0%
Born in different state	1,195	86.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	4%
French	19	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39045

What city is ZIP code 39045 in?

ZIP code 39045 is primarily assigned to Camden, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39045 in?

ZIP code 39045 falls within Madison County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39045 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 39045 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39045?

11% 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 39045?

17% of residents in ZIP code 39045 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39045 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 39045 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39045 in?

ZIP code 39045 observes the CST timezone.