39427 ZIP Code — Carson, MS

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39427 is located in Carson, Mississippi, within Jefferson Davis County. It covers approximately 56.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39427

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 $90,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,264. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39427 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,218

population

56.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39474 Prentiss (4.8 mi) 39421 Bassfield (7.1 mi) 39428 Collins (14 mi) 39663 Silver Creek (14.7 mi) 39656 Oak Vale (15.1 mi) 39119 Mount Olive (15.1 mi) 39482 Sumrall (18.3 mi) 39479 Seminary (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,218
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	56.37 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	31.5534
Longitude	-89.7881
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	51.9%	63.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	21.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	1.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,218

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$53,264

Median household income

$29,192

Per capita income

$90,500

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

563

Housing units

4.6%

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	304	25.0%
18 and over	914	75.0%
65 and over	251	20.6%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.7%

Black or African American 8.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,093	89.7%
Black or African American	106	8.7%
Two or more races	19	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	63.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	21.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.6%	1.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 15.0%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 20.7%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.0%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	20.7%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$53,264

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.8%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,500
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	69.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	30.0%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	65.6%
Propane / LP gas	24.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	124	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	128	26.7%
Households with children under 18	135	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	38.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	21.4%
Married	50.7%	51.2%
Separated	6.1%	2.0%
Widowed	2.5%	17.7%
Divorced	20.1%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	10.6%
Kindergarten	20	10.1%
Elementary school	134	67.7%
High school	23	11.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Construction 15.6%

Wholesale trade 13.4%

Public administration 11.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	29.2%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 34.5%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 69.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	47.4%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	50.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.3%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,130	92.8%
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)	1,218	100.0%
Born in same state	1,218	100.0%
Born in different state	1,011	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	213	17.5%
French	151	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	119	9.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	76.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39427

What city is ZIP code 39427 in?

ZIP code 39427 is primarily assigned to Carson, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39427 in?

ZIP code 39427 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39427?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 39427 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 39427 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39427?

23% of residents in ZIP code 39427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39427 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 39427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39427 in?

ZIP code 39427 observes the CST timezone.