39323 ZIP Code — Chunky, MS

Newton County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39323 is located in Chunky, Mississippi, within Newton County. It covers approximately 59.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39323

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $79,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,423. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 39323 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,394

population

59.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chunky	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39332 Hickory (5 mi) 39307 Meridian (7.8 mi) 39337 Little Rock (11 mi) 39327 Decatur (12 mi) 39330 Enterprise (12.2 mi) 39325 Collinsville (12.4 mi) 39345 Newton (13.7 mi) 39356 Rose Hill (15.2 mi) 39305 Meridian (16.6 mi) 39363 Stonewall (17.1 mi) 39320 Bailey (17.4 mi) 39365 Union (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,394
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	59.57 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	32.3397
Longitude	-88.9408
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,394

Population

People per sq mi

51.6

Median age

$50,423

Median household income

$25,058

Per capita income

$79,700

Median home value

$1,107

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

543

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

115

35–44

152

45–54

138

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	148	10.6%
18 and over	1,246	89.4%
65 and over	302	21.7%
Median age	51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,293	90.7%
Black or African American	64	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	32	2.2%
Other race	32	2.2%
Two or more races	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.5%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 22.7%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 30.5%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	22.7%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	30.5%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$50,423

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.7%

$50k–$100k 43.7%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,700
Median rent / month	$1,107
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	50.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	29.7%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	76.5%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	17.0%
3 or more	55.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	89.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	317	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	121	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	150	25.3%
Households with children under 18	99	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	34.5%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	19.7%
Married	70.0%	64.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	12.1%
Divorced	9.2%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	14.7%
Kindergarten	7	5.4%
Elementary school	44	34.1%
High school	44	34.1%
College / grad school	15	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.8%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 13.8%

Retail trade 12.0%

Professional & management 10.8%

Finance & real estate 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.0%

Information 1.1%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	25.1%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.8%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	182	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,341	96.2%
Spanish	32	2.4%
Other Indo-European	32	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,380	99.0%
Born in same state	1,373	98.5%
Born in different state	1,036	74.3%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.0%
Not a US citizen	5	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	301	21.6%
Italian	118	8.5%
French	47	3.4%
English	14	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	1%
Irish	2	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39323

What city is ZIP code 39323 in?

ZIP code 39323 is primarily assigned to Chunky, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39323 in?

ZIP code 39323 falls within Newton County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39323?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 39323 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 39323 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 39323 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 39323 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39323 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 39323 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 39323 in?

ZIP code 39323 observes the CST timezone.