39428 ZIP Code — Collins, MS

Covington County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39428 is located in Collins, Mississippi, within Covington County. It covers approximately 178.10 square miles and serves a population of 9,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39428

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 $81,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $38,267. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39428 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,101

population

178.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39428 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39428

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39428. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Collins	Acceptable
Collins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39119 Mount Olive (4.5 mi) 39479 Seminary (11.2 mi) 39421 Bassfield (13.2 mi) 39116 Mize (13.3 mi) 39427 Carson (14 mi) 39168 Taylorsville (14.1 mi) 39480 Soso (16.3 mi) 39474 Prentiss (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,101
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	178.10 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	31.6664
Longitude	-89.5904
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	71.5%	59.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	24.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,101

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$38,267

Median household income

$21,103

Per capita income

$81,200

Median home value

$743

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

3,164

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

411

Under 5

395

203

5–9

195

337

10–14

324

175

15–19

168

493

20–24

474

385

25–34

370

567

35–44

546

564

45–54

543

348

55–59

335

294

60–64

283

421

65–74

405

391

75–84

376

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,004	22.0%
18 and over	7,097	78.0%
65 and over	1,691	18.6%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.8%

Black or African American 37.6%

Two or more races 3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,360	58.8%
Black or African American	3,428	37.6%
Two or more races	273	3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	32	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.5%	59.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	15.1%	24.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 17.1%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	17.1%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$38,267

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 12.6%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,200
Median rent / month	$743
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	57.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	36.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	26.0%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	63.3%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.3%
Electricity	70.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,631	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	147	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	525	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,116	32.6%
Households with children under 18	981	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,044	30.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	20.8%
Married	51.9%	47.6%
Separated	1.9%	6.4%
Widowed	2.0%	10.3%
Divorced	9.8%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	1.3%
Kindergarten	122	9.3%
Elementary school	612	46.8%
High school	292	22.3%
College / grad school	264	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.2%

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 15.4%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 40.9%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 58.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	17.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	525	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	42.6%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,295	91.1%
Spanish	8	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,038	99.3%
Born in same state	9,019	99.1%
Born in different state	7,834	86.1%
Foreign born	19	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	63	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,045	11.5%
Italian	281	3.1%
French	231	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	88	1%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39428

What city is ZIP code 39428 in?

ZIP code 39428 is primarily assigned to Collins, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39428 in?

ZIP code 39428 falls within Covington County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39428?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39428 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39428?

Health data for ZIP code 39428 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 39428 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 39428 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39428?

The median home value in ZIP code 39428 is $81,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 39428 in?

ZIP code 39428 observes the CST timezone.