39079 ZIP Code — Goodman, MS

Holmes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39079 is located in Goodman, Mississippi, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 78.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39079

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,600. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $22,868. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39079 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.

1,544
population
78.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39079

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City Status
Goodman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
39160 Sallis (7 mi) 39146 Pickens (8.2 mi) 39063 Durant (10.2 mi) 39045 Camden (14 mi) 39095 Lexington (15.9 mi) 39192 West (16.2 mi) 39179 Vaughan (16.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,544
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 051
Geography
Land area 78.70 sq mi
Water area 0.41 sq mi
Latitude 32.9847
Longitude -89.9057
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 662
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.6% 74.0% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 19.3% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 6.1% 5.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,544
Population
20
People per sq mi
20.7
Median age
$22,868
Median household income
$8,157
Per capita income
$94,600
Median home value
$362
Median monthly rent
36.2%
Home ownership
38.0%
Poverty rate
14.2%
Unemployment
213
Housing units
3.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
37
Under 5
42
36
5–9
42
30
10–14
35
215
15–19
248
110
20–24
127
62
25–34
72
42
35–44
48
38
45–54
43
31
55–59
36
17
60–64
19
59
65–74
68
35
75–84
40
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828318.3%
18 and over1,26181.7%
65 and over21413.9%
Median age20.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.1%
White 31.7%
Two or more races 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
GroupCount%
Black or African American98863.1%
White49631.7%
Two or more races493.1%
Hispanic or Latino211.3%
Asian110.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 75.6% 74.0% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 18.3% 19.3% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 6.1% 5.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 3.4%
Under $10k 27.0%
$10k–$15k 15.2%
$15k–$25k 16.0%
$25k–$35k 18.8%
$35k–$50k 8.4%
$50k–$75k 11.8%
$75k–$100k 1.7%
$100k–$150k 1.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k27.0%
$10k–$15k15.2%
$15k–$25k16.0%
$25k–$35k18.8%
$35k–$50k8.4%
$50k–$75k11.8%
$75k–$100k1.7%
$100k–$150k1.1%
Median income$22,868

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.5%
$50k–$100k 26.4%
$100k–$150k 19.4%
$150k–$200k 23.3%
$200k–$300k 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$94,600
Median rent / month$362
Owner occupied36.2%
Renter occupied63.8%
Vacant19.1%
Single-family detached46.8%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes17.0%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–200910.9%
1990–19999.3%
1980–198935.7%
1970–197916.6%
1960–19696.8%
1950–19598.4%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier4.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.5%
1 bedroom10.7%
2 bedrooms31.1%
3 bedrooms49.3%
4 bedrooms4.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle35.4%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles22.5%
3 or more17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas31.2%
Electricity61.2%
Propane / LP gas3.7%
Wood1.4%
No fuel used2.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8824.7%
Cohabiting couple205.6%
Male householder, no spouse6718.8%
Female householder, no spouse18150.8%
Households with children under 1810629.8%
Households with seniors (65+)16746.9%
Average household size2.79

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married77.6%67.0%
Married14.5%14.3%
Separated1.1%4.8%
Widowed2.2%8.6%
Divorced4.6%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%
Some HS, no diploma 20.4%
HS graduate 26.0%
Some college, no degree 35.9%
Associate's degree 5.5%
Bachelor's degree 2.6%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher70.7%
Bachelor's or higher3.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool101.2%
Kindergarten182.1%
Elementary school12514.7%
High school617.2%
College / grad school63774.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.0%
Education & healthcare 21.6%
Other services 13.5%
Finance & real estate 9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%
Manufacturing 8.2%
Public administration 5.6%
Construction 0.9%
Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.0%
Service15.7%
Sales & office27.3%
Natural resources & construction13.8%
Production & transportation12.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.0%
Government15.0%
Self-employed16.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.1%
Carpool4.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.3%
Work from home11.6%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 38.0%
Under 18 years 31.8%
18 and over 40.5%
Married-couple families 11.4%
Female-led households 45.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.4%
Retirement income11.5%
Supplemental Security28.7%
Cash public assistance12.9%
Food stamps / SNAP47.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity45.2%
High blood pressure41.8%
High cholesterol28.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke4.6%
Asthma12.1%
Arthritis24.6%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.5%
Cancer4.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.8%
Binge drinking12.2%
No physical activity35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.4%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health25.6%
Poor mental health18.7%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance24.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.6%
Visited dentist43.3%
Cholesterol screening82.2%
Teeth loss28.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans292.3%
Disability%
Any disability19.2%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years14.1%
65 and over66.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.0%
Public insurance43.5%
No insurance15.4%
Uninsured under 198.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,46594.9%
Spanish181.2%
Other Indo-European110.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,52698.8%
Born in same state1,52698.8%
Born in different state1,28983.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen181.2%
Not a US citizen1161.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab17511.3%
French503.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian221.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.1%
Internet access72.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39079

What city is ZIP code 39079 in?

ZIP code 39079 is primarily assigned to Goodman, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39079 in?

ZIP code 39079 falls within Holmes County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39079?

38% of residents in ZIP code 39079 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39079?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 39079 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 39079 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39079?

The median household income in ZIP code 39079 is $22,868, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39079 in?

ZIP code 39079 observes the CST timezone.

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