39439 ZIP Code — Heidelberg, MS

Jasper County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39439 is located in Heidelberg, Mississippi, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 136.56 square miles and serves a population of 4,530 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39439

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,362. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39439 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,530

population

136.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39439 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39439

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39439. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heidelberg	Acceptable
Heidelberg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39366 Vossburg (8.2 mi) 39348 Paulding (12.5 mi) 39443 Laurel (13.1 mi) 39422 Bay Springs (13.3 mi) 39440 Laurel (14.5 mi) 39347 Pachuta (14.5 mi) 39481 Stringer (15.4 mi) 39360 Shubuta (17.5 mi) 39356 Rose Hill (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,530
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	136.56 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	31.8517
Longitude	-88.9884
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	62.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	9.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,530

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$33,362

Median household income

$21,065

Per capita income

$110,600

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

31.4%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

1,885

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

169

Under 5

149

333

5–9

296

10–14

116

15–19

102

134

20–24

118

270

25–34

240

389

35–44

344

265

45–54

235

100

55–59

172

60–64

153

138

65–74

122

138

75–84

123

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,207	26.6%
18 and over	3,323	73.4%
65 and over	684	15.1%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 74.9%

White 18.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,393	74.9%
White	841	18.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	236	5.2%
Two or more races	60	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	62.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	9.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 15.0%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.0%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$33,362

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,600
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	68.5%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	65.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	657	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	54	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	478	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	587	33.1%
Households with children under 18	551	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	445	25.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	35.0%
Married	44.8%	38.6%
Separated	0.6%	6.4%
Widowed	1.9%	10.1%
Divorced	18.6%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	2.4%
Kindergarten	199	16.4%
Elementary school	532	43.8%
High school	158	13.0%
College / grad school	296	24.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Construction 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.4%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 31.4%

Under 18 years 53.7%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.1%
High blood pressure	49.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	54.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.7%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,212	93.0%
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)	4,492	99.2%
Born in same state	4,492	99.2%
Born in different state	3,971	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	0.8%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	831	18.3%
Italian	143	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39439

What city is ZIP code 39439 in?

ZIP code 39439 is primarily assigned to Heidelberg, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39439 in?

ZIP code 39439 falls within Jasper County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39439?

31% of residents in ZIP code 39439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39439 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 39439 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39439?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39439?

Health data for ZIP code 39439 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39439 in?

ZIP code 39439 observes the CST timezone.