39078 ZIP Code — Georgetown, MS

Copiah County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39078 is located in Georgetown, Mississippi, within Copiah County. It covers approximately 39.49 square miles and serves a population of 935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39078

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 $120,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $58,097. 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 sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 39078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

935

population

39.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39078 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39078

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Georgetown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39082 Harrisville (6.2 mi) 39149 Pinola (10.2 mi) 39140 Newhebron (12.1 mi) 39059 Crystal Springs (12.8 mi) 39083 Hazlehurst (13.2 mi) 39044 Braxton (16.2 mi) 39073 Florence (16.3 mi) 39191 Wesson (16.6 mi) 39665 Sontag (16.7 mi) 39170 Terry (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	935
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	39.49 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	31.8691
Longitude	-90.2008
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	57.5%	54.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	30.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

935

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$58,097

Median household income

$16,272

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

$282

Median monthly rent

66.9%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

360

Housing units

3.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	25.0%
18 and over	701	75.0%
65 and over	251	26.8%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.3%

Black or African American 23%

Hispanic or Latino 12.8%

Two or more races 12.6%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	539	50.3%
Black or African American	247	23%
Hispanic or Latino	137	12.8%
Two or more races	135	12.6%
Other race	14	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	54.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	30.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.1%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 18.5%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 48.4%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.5%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	48.4%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$58,097

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$282
Owner occupied	66.9%
Renter occupied	33.1%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	2.6%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	26.1%
3 or more	46.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.9%
Electricity	46.7%
Propane / LP gas	35.9%
No fuel used	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	31	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	66	23.0%
Households with children under 18	99	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	48.1%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.4%	13.5%
Married	58.5%	74.3%
Separated	1.3%	1.4%
Widowed	2.7%	6.5%
Divorced	29.1%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 18.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.2%

Graduate / professional 0.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	73	62.4%
High school	41	35.0%
College / grad school	2	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.0%

Professional & management 17.6%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Other services 14.7%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Retail trade 7.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	25.2%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.3

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	23.7%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	47.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.1%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	33.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	866	92.6%
Spanish	14	1.6%
Other Indo-European	14	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	921	98.5%
Born in same state	921	98.5%
Born in different state	899	96.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.5%
Not a US citizen	14	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39078

What city is ZIP code 39078 in?

ZIP code 39078 is primarily assigned to Georgetown, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39078 in?

ZIP code 39078 falls within Copiah County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39078?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 39078 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39078 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39078?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39078 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39078 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39078 in?

ZIP code 39078 observes the CST timezone.