39332 ZIP Code — Hickory, MS

Newton County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39332 is located in Hickory, Mississippi, within Newton County. It covers approximately 64.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39332

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($64,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39332 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,972

population

64.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39332 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39332

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39332. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39323 Chunky (5 mi) 39345 Newton (8.8 mi) 39327 Decatur (10.2 mi) 39337 Little Rock (12.4 mi) 39307 Meridian (12.5 mi) 39356 Rose Hill (13 mi) 39330 Enterprise (14.1 mi) 39336 Lawrence (14.8 mi) 39325 Collinsville (16.1 mi) 39365 Union (16.7 mi) 39338 Louin (18.6 mi) 39363 Stonewall (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,972
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	64.02 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	32.3171
Longitude	-89.0224
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	50.9%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.6%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,972

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$64,375

Median household income

$32,019

Per capita income

$121,000

Median home value

$799

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

0.1%

Unemployment

673

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

109

151

5–9

161

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

189

35–44

201

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	706	35.8%
18 and over	1,266	64.2%
65 and over	129	6.5%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66%

Black or African American 18.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

Other race 7.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,404	66%
Black or African American	385	18.1%
Hispanic or Latino	156	7.3%
Other race	156	7.3%
Two or more races	26	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.9%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	10.6%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	36.0%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 29.1%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	29.1%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	20.9%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$64,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 18.5%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,000
Median rent / month	$799
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	24.3%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	23.4%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	19.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	28.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	14.5%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.0%
Electricity	75.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	91	14.3%
Male householder, no spouse	154	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	121	19.1%
Households with children under 18	350	55.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	13.7%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	13.6%
Married	41.6%	39.8%
Separated	7.2%	5.9%
Widowed	1.0%	15.2%
Divorced	27.8%	25.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 7.7%

Associate's degree 22.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	13.1%
Kindergarten	53	7.4%
Elementary school	340	47.8%
High school	194	27.2%
College / grad school	32	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.5%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 12.5%

Construction 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Professional & management 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 51.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.7%
Retirement income	11.5%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	12.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	27.2%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	14.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,761	89.3%
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)	1,971	99.9%
Born in same state	1,971	99.9%
Born in different state	1,446	73.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	772	39.1%
French	120	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	4.2%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.2%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39332

What city is ZIP code 39332 in?

ZIP code 39332 is primarily assigned to Hickory, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39332 in?

ZIP code 39332 falls within Newton County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39332 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 39332 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39332?

26% of residents in ZIP code 39332 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39332 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 39332 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39332?

The median home value in ZIP code 39332 is $121,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39332 in?

ZIP code 39332 observes the CST timezone.