39743 ZIP Code — Crawford, MS

Lowndes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39743 is located in Crawford, Mississippi, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 69.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,852 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39743

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 $80,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,607. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,852

population

69.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crawford	Acceptable
Crawford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39701 Columbus (7.7 mi) 39739 Brooksville (11.5 mi) 39702 Columbus (14.6 mi) 39759 Starkville (15.6 mi) 39705 Columbus (18.5 mi) 39341 Macon (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,852
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	69.77 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	33.3459
Longitude	-88.5876
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	64.6%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,852

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$48,607

Median household income

$29,155

Per capita income

$80,800

Median home value

$757

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

17.2%

Unemployment

825

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

20–24

151

25–34

148

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

175

65–74

172

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	471	25.4%
18 and over	1,381	74.6%
65 and over	454	24.5%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 81.5%

White 18.4%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,510	81.5%
White	340	18.4%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	51.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	30.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	2.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 33.2%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	33.2%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$48,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.9%

$50k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,800
Median rent / month	$757
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	57.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	38.5%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.4%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	6	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	144	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	313	39.9%
Households with children under 18	209	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	324	41.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	10.5%
Married	64.4%	52.7%
Separated	0.0%	17.1%
Widowed	0.7%	11.8%
Divorced	6.8%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	128	37.6%
Kindergarten	33	9.7%
Elementary school	133	39.1%
High school	38	11.2%
College / grad school	8	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Construction 19.1%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Retail trade 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Public administration 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.7%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.1%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.1%
High blood pressure	48.5%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	3.8%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	58.6%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,686	91.0%
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)	1,852	100.0%
Born in same state	1,852	100.0%
Born in different state	1,710	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	220	11.9%
Italian	79	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39743

What city is ZIP code 39743 in?

ZIP code 39743 is primarily assigned to Crawford, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39743 in?

ZIP code 39743 falls within Lowndes County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39743 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 39743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39743?

11% 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 39743 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 39743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39743?

Health data for ZIP code 39743 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39743 in?

ZIP code 39743 observes the CST timezone.