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Jones County
Ellisville, MS
39437
39437 ZIP Code — Ellisville, MS
Jones County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39437 is located in
Ellisville ,
Mississippi ,
within Jones County .
It covers approximately 169.55 square miles and serves a population of
12,869 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 601 .
About ZIP code 39437
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $60,349. 44% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 39437 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
12,869
Population density
76 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
169.55 sq mi
Water area
0.95 sq mi
Latitude
31.5552
Longitude
-89.2399
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
601
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.9%
53.7%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
28.0%
28.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
19.4%
15.2%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.8%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$60,349
Median household income
$164,600
Median home value
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,867 22.3% 18 and over 10,002 77.7% 65 and over 2,153 16.7% Median age 39.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
18.4%
Group Count % White 10,125 77.8% Black or African American 2,398 18.4% Two or more races 285 2.2% Hispanic or Latino 146 1.1% Asian 61 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.9%
53.7%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
28.0%
28.4%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
19.4%
15.2%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.7%
2.8%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.8% $10k–$15k 10.7% $15k–$25k 10.7% $25k–$35k 7.7% $35k–$50k 11.4% $50k–$75k 16.6% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 17.9% $150k–$200k 6.9% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $60,349
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $164,600 Median rent / month $772 Owner occupied 77.7% Renter occupied 22.3% Vacant 16.7% Single-family detached 71.7% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 21.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 10.0% 2000–2009 17.3% 1990–1999 14.0% 1980–1989 22.1% 1970–1979 17.0% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 5.4% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 4.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 4.3% 2 bedrooms 21.8% 3 bedrooms 53.0% 4 bedrooms 17.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.5% 1 vehicle 32.4% 2 vehicles 36.5% 3 or more 25.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.1% Electricity 71.1% Propane / LP gas 10.3% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,442 56.2% Cohabiting couple 118 2.7% Male householder, no spouse 530 12.2% Female householder, no spouse 1,256 28.9% Households with children under 18 1,240 28.5% Households with seniors (65+) 1,430 32.9% Average household size 2.66
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.6% 28.1% Married 51.3% 46.2% Separated 2.8% 3.0% Widowed 1.9% 12.4% Divorced 6.4% 10.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.1% Bachelor's or higher 24.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 199 5.4% Kindergarten 70 1.9% Elementary school 1,437 38.8% High school 699 18.9% College / grad school 1,294 35.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.7%
Professional & management
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.6% Service 12.6% Sales & office 18.4% Natural resources & construction 10.4% Production & transportation 15.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.9% Government 17.8% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.0% Carpool 15.5% Public transit 0.3% Walk 0.2% Work from home 1.0% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.4% Retirement income 24.1% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 3.4% Food stamps / SNAP 13.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.9% High blood pressure 40.2% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 13.9% No physical activity 29.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 18.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 86.7% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 571 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 16.8% Under 18 4.2% 18–64 years 12.9% 65 and over 49.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.8% Public insurance 39.3% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 4.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 12,178 94.6% Spanish 95 0.8% Other Indo-European 95 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,622 98.1% Born in same state 12,491 97.1% Born in different state 10,615 82.5% Foreign born 131 1.0% Naturalized citizen 247 1.9% Not a US citizen 44 17.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,762 13.7% French 1,475 11.5% Italian 797 6.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 52 0.4% English 28 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.8% Internet access 89.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39437
What city is ZIP code 39437 in?
ZIP code 39437 is primarily assigned to Ellisville, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39437 in?
ZIP code 39437 falls within Jones County, Mississippi.
Does ZIP code 39437 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 39437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39437?
16% of residents in ZIP code 39437 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39437?
The median home value in ZIP code 39437 is $164,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 39437?
ZIP code 39437 has an estimated population of 12,869 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 39437 in?
ZIP code 39437 observes the CST timezone.
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