39054 ZIP Code — Cary, MS

Sharkey County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39054 is located in Cary, Mississippi, within Sharkey County. It covers approximately 13.37 square miles and serves a population of 414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39054

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $40,000. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 obesity (52%), diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39054 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

414

population

13.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cary	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39159 Rolling Fork (8.3 mi) 39088 Holly Bluff (11.5 mi) 38721 Anguilla (16 mi) 38744 Glen Allan (18 mi) 71254 Lake Providence (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	414
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	13.37 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.8118
Longitude	-90.8961
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.6%	57.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

414

Population

People per sq mi

26.0

Median age

$40,000

Median household income

$20,535

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,113

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	24.9%
18 and over	311	75.1%
65 and over	50	12.1%
Median age	26.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 71.5%

White 20.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	301	71.5%
White	85	20.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	21	5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.7%
Other race	7	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.6%	57.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
Median income	$40,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.6%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,113
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	61.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.9%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	26	25.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	17.6%
Male householder, no spouse	25	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	33	32.4%
Households with children under 18	28	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	45.1%
Average household size	4.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.0%	44.7%
Married	16.9%	27.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	0.0%	12.8%
Divorced	22.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 0.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	11.9%
Kindergarten	5	5.0%
Elementary school	42	41.6%
High school	26	25.7%
College / grad school	16	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 17.7%

Other services 16.1%

Agriculture & mining 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Education & healthcare 11.3%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Information 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.3%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 41.3%

Under 18 years 64.1%

18 and over 33.8%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 34.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.5%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	26.5%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.5%
High blood pressure	51.4%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	25.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	42.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	29.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	47.6%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	383	92.5%
Spanish	8	2.1%
Other Indo-European	7	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	414	100.0%
Born in same state	414	100.0%
Born in different state	363	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	3.9%
French	15	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.6%
Internet access	81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39054

What city is ZIP code 39054 in?

ZIP code 39054 is primarily assigned to Cary, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39054 in?

ZIP code 39054 falls within Sharkey County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39054?

41% of residents in ZIP code 39054 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39054?

Health data for ZIP code 39054 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39054?

The median household income in ZIP code 39054 is $40,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 39054?

ZIP code 39054 has an estimated population of 414 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39054 in?

ZIP code 39054 observes the CST timezone.