39069 ZIP Code — Fayette, MS

Jefferson County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39069 is located in Fayette, Mississippi, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 178.05 square miles and serves a population of 4,875 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39069

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 $72,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $30,318. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (51%), diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39069 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.

4,875

population

178.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fayette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39096 Lorman (8.9 mi) 39668 Union Church (13.2 mi) 39144 Pattison (16.2 mi) 39150 Port Gibson (17.6 mi) 71375 Waterproof (17.7 mi) 39661 Roxie (18.4 mi) 39120 Natchez (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	4,875
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	178.05 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	31.7311
Longitude	-91.0465
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.3%	63.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	26.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	9.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.7%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,875

Population

People per sq mi

36.0

Median age

$30,318

Median household income

$16,279

Per capita income

$72,000

Median home value

$423

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

34.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,444

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

162

150

5–9

168

197

10–14

221

159

15–19

178

149

20–24

168

284

25–34

320

275

35–44

310

349

45–54

394

55–59

101

174

60–64

197

161

65–74

182

159

75–84

179

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,245	25.5%
18 and over	3,630	74.5%
65 and over	686	14.1%
Median age	36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Two or more races 7.2%

White 4.9%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,176	79.5%
Hispanic or Latino	380	7.2%
Two or more races	378	7.2%
White	257	4.9%
Asian	33	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.3%
Other race	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.3%	63.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	26.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	9.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.7%	3.4%

Under $10k 17.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 19.9%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	19.9%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$30,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.3%

$50k–$100k 41.2%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$72,000
Median rent / month	$423
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	49.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	37.9%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	16.1%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	51.9%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.1%
Electricity	68.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	25.6%
Cohabiting couple	42	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	179	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	922	60.0%
Households with children under 18	773	50.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	491	32.0%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.9%	47.3%
Married	30.0%	19.5%
Separated	1.1%	2.6%
Widowed	4.5%	15.3%
Divorced	6.5%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	3.3%
Kindergarten	146	9.5%
Elementary school	663	43.2%
High school	302	19.7%
College / grad school	375	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 54.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Retail trade 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Professional & management 3.8%

Construction 3.7%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	37.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.9%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 34.4%

Under 18 years 54.2%

18 and over 26.5%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	6.8%
Supplemental Security	19.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.6%
High blood pressure	53.4%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	19.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	30.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	40.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	29.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.4%
Public insurance	55.7%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,569	93.7%
Spanish	47	1.0%
Other Indo-European	14	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,836	99.2%
Born in same state	4,828	99.0%
Born in different state	4,452	91.3%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	39	0.8%
Not a US citizen	8	20.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	146	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39069

What city is ZIP code 39069 in?

ZIP code 39069 is primarily assigned to Fayette, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39069 in?

ZIP code 39069 falls within Jefferson County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39069?

34% of residents in ZIP code 39069 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39069?

Health data for ZIP code 39069 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 39069 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39069?

The median home value in ZIP code 39069 is $72,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39069 in?

ZIP code 39069 observes the CST timezone.