39051 ZIP Code — Carthage, MS

Leake County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39051 is located in Carthage, Mississippi, within Leake County. It covers approximately 430.71 square miles and serves a population of 15,238 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39051

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,647. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 43% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 39051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,238

population

430.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carthage	Acceptable
Carthage	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39090 Kosciusko (13.8 mi) 39189 Walnut Grove (14.4 mi) 39094 Lena (18 mi) 39045 Camden (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,238
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	430.71 sq mi
Water area	1.95 sq mi
Latitude	32.8039
Longitude	-89.5142
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	62.5%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	25.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,238

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$41,647

Median household income

$25,218

Per capita income

$97,400

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

5,503

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

449

Under 5

457

367

5–9

373

493

10–14

501

437

15–19

445

455

20–24

462

897

25–34

912

1,029

35–44

1,045

1,002

45–54

1,018

522

55–59

531

509

60–64

518

830

65–74

844

401

75–84

408

165

85+

168

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,256	21.4%
18 and over	11,982	78.6%
65 and over	2,816	18.5%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.1%

Black or African American 38.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,296	45.1%
Black or African American	6,171	38.1%
Hispanic or Latino	952	5.9%
Other race	811	5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	690	4.3%
Two or more races	206	1.3%
Asian	64	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	25.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$41,647

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,400
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	22.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.9%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.5%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,395	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	272	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,146	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,659	30.3%
Households with children under 18	1,558	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,059	37.6%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	32.6%
Married	41.3%	37.7%
Separated	3.1%	4.8%
Widowed	4.7%	12.7%
Divorced	12.4%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	373	11.4%
Kindergarten	91	2.8%
Elementary school	1,479	45.2%
High school	900	27.5%
College / grad school	432	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Retail trade 11.1%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Public administration 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.2%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 39.6%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	891	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,332	94.1%
Spanish	645	4.5%
Other Indo-European	566	3.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,704	96.5%
Born in same state	14,673	96.3%
Born in different state	12,514	82.1%
Foreign born	31	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	534	3.5%
Not a US citizen	38	7.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,229	8.1%
French	940	6.2%
Italian	625	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.3%
German	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39051

What city is ZIP code 39051 in?

ZIP code 39051 is primarily assigned to Carthage, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39051 in?

ZIP code 39051 falls within Leake County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39051?

24% of residents in ZIP code 39051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39051 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 39051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39051?

The median home value in ZIP code 39051 is $97,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39051?

The median household income in ZIP code 39051 is $41,647, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39051 in?

ZIP code 39051 observes the CST timezone.