39066 ZIP Code — Edwards, MS

Hinds County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39066 is located in Edwards, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 150.28 square miles and serves a population of 4,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39066

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 $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,553) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 32% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39066 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,949

population

150.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39066 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39066

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39066. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edwards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39041 Bolton (10.3 mi) 39154 Raymond (10.4 mi) 39056 Clinton (14.5 mi) 39058 Clinton (15.4 mi) 39175 Utica (15.4 mi) 39156 Redwood (17.2 mi) 39209 Jackson (17.6 mi) 39183 Vicksburg (18.4 mi) 39180 Vicksburg (18.8 mi) 39170 Terry (19.2 mi) 39212 Jackson (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,949
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	150.28 sq mi
Water area	1.53 sq mi
Latitude	32.3034
Longitude	-90.5927
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	60.7%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,949

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$43,553

Median household income

$27,950

Per capita income

$140,300

Median home value

$825

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

2,015

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

211

5–9

167

231

10–14

183

399

15–19

316

20–24

265

25–34

211

298

35–44

236

319

45–54

253

241

55–59

191

183

60–64

145

435

65–74

345

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,387	28.0%
18 and over	3,562	72.0%
65 and over	963	19.5%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 66.3%

White 29.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.4%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,347	66.3%
White	1,481	29.3%
Hispanic or Latino	103	2%
Other race	72	1.4%
Two or more races	49	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.5%	3.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$43,553

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,300
Median rent / month	$825
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	6.4%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	24.1%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.6%
Electricity	47.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Wood	6.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	561	29.4%
Cohabiting couple	108	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	639	33.5%
Female householder, no spouse	602	31.5%
Households with children under 18	540	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	778	40.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.9%	44.6%
Married	27.7%	30.1%
Separated	1.7%	1.4%
Widowed	8.8%	8.9%
Divorced	11.8%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 17.8%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	4.6%
Kindergarten	85	6.6%
Elementary school	625	48.2%
High school	297	22.9%
College / grad school	229	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Construction 14.8%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Other services 13.5%

Public administration 9.5%

Retail trade 8.6%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Professional & management 3.6%

Information 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	25.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.4%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	17.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 27.2%

Under 18 years 42.2%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 49.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	225	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,902	99.1%
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)	4,947	100.0%
Born in same state	4,947	100.0%
Born in different state	4,266	86.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	284	5.7%
Italian	131	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	1.2%
Polish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39066

What city is ZIP code 39066 in?

ZIP code 39066 is primarily assigned to Edwards, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39066 in?

ZIP code 39066 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39066?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39066 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39066 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 39066 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39066?

The median home value in ZIP code 39066 is $140,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39066?

The median household income in ZIP code 39066 is $43,553, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39066 in?

ZIP code 39066 observes the CST timezone.