39327 ZIP Code — Decatur, MS

Newton County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39327 is located in Decatur, Mississippi, within Newton County. It covers approximately 104.88 square miles and serves a population of 4,548 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39327

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($53,214) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39327 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,548

population

104.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39327 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39327

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39327. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Decatur	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39365 Union (6.7 mi) 39337 Little Rock (7.1 mi) 39345 Newton (10.1 mi) 39332 Hickory (10.2 mi) 39323 Chunky (12 mi) 39057 Conehatta (13.2 mi) 39325 Collinsville (14.5 mi) 39336 Lawrence (15.2 mi) 39092 Lake (17.8 mi) 39307 Meridian (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,548
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	104.88 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	32.4494
Longitude	-89.0994
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,548

Population

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

$53,214

Median household income

$34,341

Per capita income

$141,700

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,327

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

153

123

5–9

122

159

10–14

157

335

15–19

332

202

20–24

201

315

25–34

313

167

35–44

166

332

45–54

330

123

55–59

123

60–64

164

65–74

162

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,080	23.7%
18 and over	3,468	76.3%
65 and over	543	11.9%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.9%

Black or African American 27.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,769	56.9%
Black or African American	1,335	27.4%
Hispanic or Latino	318	6.5%
Two or more races	270	5.5%
Other race	123	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	0.8%
Asian	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.6%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$53,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,700
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	68.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	17.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	63.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	684	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	22	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	351	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	503	32.2%
Households with children under 18	591	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	439	28.1%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.3%	40.1%
Married	35.8%	36.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	1.3%	8.9%
Divorced	12.6%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	5.5%
Kindergarten	47	2.9%
Elementary school	424	25.7%
High school	273	16.6%
College / grad school	812	49.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.4%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Retail trade 9.7%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.3%
Service	6.8%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.7%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.1%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 53.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	22.4%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	49.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	202	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	15.6%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,240	93.2%
Spanish	49	1.2%
Other Indo-European	34	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	11	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,343	95.5%
Born in same state	4,325	95.1%
Born in different state	3,575	78.6%
Foreign born	18	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	205	4.5%
Not a US citizen	190	92.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	906	19.9%
Italian	315	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	161	3.5%
Polish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39327

What city is ZIP code 39327 in?

ZIP code 39327 is primarily assigned to Decatur, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39327 in?

ZIP code 39327 falls within Newton County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39327?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39327 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39327 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39327 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39327?

The median home value in ZIP code 39327 is $141,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 39327?

ZIP code 39327 has an estimated population of 4,548 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39327 in?

ZIP code 39327 observes the CST timezone.