39328 ZIP Code — De Kalb, MS

Kemper County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39328 is located in De Kalb, Mississippi, within Kemper County. It covers approximately 313.97 square miles and serves a population of 4,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/662/769.

About ZIP code 39328

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 $87,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $32,716. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 39328 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.

4,688

population

313.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39328 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39328

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39328. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
De Kalb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39326 Daleville (10.7 mi) 39320 Bailey (11.7 mi) 39354 Preston (13 mi) 39309 Meridian (13.3 mi) 39352 Porterville (14.3 mi) 39305 Meridian (14.6 mi) 39325 Collinsville (14.8 mi) 39358 Scooba (14.9 mi) 39335 Lauderdale (16.4 mi) 39342 Marion (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,688
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	313.97 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	32.6911
Longitude	-88.7317
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/662/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	18.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	7.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,688

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$32,716

Median household income

$19,370

Per capita income

$87,200

Median home value

$362

Median monthly rent

73.6%

Home ownership

30.1%

Poverty rate

20.8%

Unemployment

1,781

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

117

5–9

122

10–14

101

15–19

194

20–24

162

284

25–34

236

316

35–44

264

380

45–54

317

146

55–59

121

144

60–64

120

296

65–74

246

286

75–84

239

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	786	16.8%
18 and over	3,902	83.2%
65 and over	1,184	25.3%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 65.6%

White 33.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,091	65.6%
White	1,568	33.3%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.4%
Two or more races	16	0.3%
Other race	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	11.5%	18.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	7.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$32,716

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.5%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,200
Median rent / month	$362
Owner occupied	73.6%
Renter occupied	26.4%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	32.0%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	31.3%
Propane / LP gas	35.7%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	709	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	107	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	307	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	658	36.9%
Households with children under 18	393	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	719	40.4%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.4%	26.5%
Married	43.9%	45.2%
Separated	3.2%	3.2%
Widowed	1.4%	11.2%
Divorced	12.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.9%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	22	3.3%
Elementary school	351	52.5%
High school	112	16.8%
College / grad school	183	27.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Retail trade 13.0%

Other services 12.7%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Construction 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Professional & management 3.1%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	36.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 30.1%

Under 18 years 62.1%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 65.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.3%
High blood pressure	51.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	23.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	42.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	66.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	57.7%
No insurance	14.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,430	94.5%
Spanish	14	0.3%
Other Indo-European	14	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,681	99.9%
Born in same state	4,659	99.4%
Born in different state	4,055	86.5%
Foreign born	22	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	279	6%
French	160	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39328

What city is ZIP code 39328 in?

ZIP code 39328 is primarily assigned to De Kalb, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39328 in?

ZIP code 39328 falls within Kemper County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39328?

30% of residents in ZIP code 39328 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39328 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 39328 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 39328 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 39328 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39328?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 39328 in?

ZIP code 39328 observes the CST timezone.