39046 ZIP Code — Canton, MS

Madison County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39046 is located in Canton, Mississippi, within Madison County. It covers approximately 311.82 square miles and serves a population of 28,460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39046

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $46,565. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 39046 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,460

population

311.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Acceptable
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39110 Madison (9.4 mi) 39179 Vaughan (12.4 mi) 39047 Brandon (12.9 mi) 39045 Camden (14.6 mi) 39157 Ridgeland (15.7 mi) 39071 Flora (18.2 mi) 39146 Pickens (18.2 mi) 39039 Benton (18.4 mi) 39211 Jackson (18.8 mi) 39213 Jackson (18.9 mi) 39206 Jackson (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,460
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	311.82 sq mi
Water area	14.05 sq mi
Latitude	32.6268
Longitude	-90.0229
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	35.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	23.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	12.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

28,460

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$46,565

Median household income

$27,207

Per capita income

$197,900

Median home value

$815

Median monthly rent

61.9%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

8,243

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

695

Under 5

803

791

5–9

914

1,195

10–14

1,380

963

15–19

1,112

611

20–24

706

1,753

25–34

2,024

1,751

35–44

2,022

1,438

45–54

1,661

889

55–59

1,026

916

60–64

1,058

1,378

65–74

1,592

619

75–84

715

208

85+

240

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,089	24.9%
18 and over	21,371	75.1%
65 and over	4,752	16.7%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62%

White 34.6%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	17,818	62%
White	9,934	34.6%
Two or more races	352	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	291	1%
Asian	178	0.6%
Other race	178	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	35.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	23.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	12.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$46,565

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,900
Median rent / month	$815
Owner occupied	61.9%
Renter occupied	38.1%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	26.8%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.1%
Electricity	53.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,332	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	423	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,274	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	4,262	37.7%
Households with children under 18	3,682	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,510	31.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	37.7%
Married	45.7%	37.6%
Separated	2.4%	2.4%
Widowed	4.2%	9.9%
Divorced	9.5%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	549	7.5%
Kindergarten	446	6.1%
Elementary school	3,488	47.7%
High school	1,571	21.5%
College / grad school	1,266	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Retail trade 11.2%

Professional & management 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Public administration 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Construction 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	971	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,962	94.7%
Spanish	527	2.0%
Other Indo-European	439	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	76	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,002	98.4%
Born in same state	27,925	98.1%
Born in different state	24,084	84.6%
Foreign born	77	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	458	1.6%
Not a US citizen	122	26.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,348	4.7%
Arab	1,336	4.7%
French	917	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	96	0.3%
German	33	0.1%
Dutch	12	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39046

What city is ZIP code 39046 in?

ZIP code 39046 is primarily assigned to Canton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39046 in?

ZIP code 39046 falls within Madison County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39046?

21% of residents in ZIP code 39046 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39046 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 39046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39046?

The median household income in ZIP code 39046 is $46,565, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 39046?

ZIP code 39046 has an estimated population of 28,460 residents, with a density of 91 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39046 in?

ZIP code 39046 observes the CST timezone.