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Lawrence County
Jayess, MS
39641
39641 ZIP Code — Jayess, MS
Lawrence County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39641 is located in
Jayess ,
Mississippi ,
within Lawrence County .
It covers approximately 140.51 square miles and serves a population of
5,914 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 601 .
About ZIP code 39641
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,275. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 39641 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,914
Population density
42 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
140.51 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
31.3732
Longitude
-90.1714
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
601
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
62.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
31.4%
26.0%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
10.6%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.5%
1.3%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$54,275
Median household income
$114,100
Median home value
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,623 27.4% 18 and over 4,291 72.6% 65 and over 816 13.8% Median age 32.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
30.9%
Group Count % White 3,953 66.1% Black or African American 1,848 30.9% Two or more races 98 1.6% Hispanic or Latino 65 1.1% Other race 15 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.8%
62.0%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
31.4%
26.0%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
11.4%
10.6%
15.3%
Over $200k
0.5%
1.3%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.4% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 4.4% $25k–$35k 13.3% $35k–$50k 20.7% $50k–$75k 30.9% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 10.0% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $54,275
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $114,100 Median rent / month $820 Owner occupied 84.1% Renter occupied 15.9% Vacant 17.4% Single-family detached 61.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.7% 2000–2009 17.7% 1990–1999 26.2% 1980–1989 16.8% 1970–1979 25.0% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 7.3% 1940–1949 0.1% 1939 or earlier 0.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 12.9% 3 bedrooms 65.9% 4 bedrooms 16.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 39.7% 2 vehicles 25.9% 3 or more 33.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.5% Electricity 79.0% Propane / LP gas 19.2% Wood 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 739 38.9% Cohabiting couple 189 10.0% Male householder, no spouse 406 21.4% Female householder, no spouse 565 29.8% Households with children under 18 769 40.5% Households with seniors (65+) 480 25.3% Average household size 3.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.2% 41.9% Married 39.6% 31.3% Separated 3.4% 0.9% Widowed 2.0% 7.0% Divorced 24.8% 18.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.8% Bachelor's or higher 13.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 125 7.7% Kindergarten 60 3.7% Elementary school 732 45.0% High school 608 37.4% College / grad school 102 6.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Professional & management
7.3%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.3%
Public administration
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.8% Service 7.0% Sales & office 13.7% Natural resources & construction 28.1% Production & transportation 18.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.9% Government 16.1% Self-employed 7.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.3% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.9% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.6% Other means 5.6% Avg commute (minutes) 46.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.1% Retirement income 14.8% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.4% High blood pressure 44.6% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.1% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.7% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 32.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 22.5% Fair or poor health 22.5% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.9% No health insurance 20.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.7% Visited dentist 50.1% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 20.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 164 3.8%
Disability % Any disability 22.2% Under 18 5.7% 18–64 years 21.7% 65 and over 57.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.2% Public insurance 41.4% No insurance 19.4% Uninsured under 19 8.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,492 92.9% 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) 5,886 99.5% Born in same state 5,879 99.4% Born in different state 4,369 73.9% Foreign born 7 0.1% Naturalized citizen 28 0.5% Not a US citizen 9 32.1%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 835 14.1% French 612 10.3% Arab 348 5.9%
Ancestry Count % English 187 3.2% Polish 73 1.2% German 16 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.1% Internet access 89.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39641
What city is ZIP code 39641 in?
ZIP code 39641 is primarily assigned to Jayess, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39641 in?
ZIP code 39641 falls within Lawrence County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39641?
21% of residents in ZIP code 39641 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 39641?
13% 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 39641 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 39641 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39641?
The median home value in ZIP code 39641 is $114,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 39641 in?
ZIP code 39641 observes the CST timezone.
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