39643 ZIP Code — Kokomo, MS

Marion County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39643 is located in Kokomo, Mississippi, within Marion County. It covers approximately 39.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39643

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 $107,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,200. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39643 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,450

population

39.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39643 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39643

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39643. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kokomo	Acceptable
Kokomo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39483 Foxworth (4.2 mi) 39667 Tylertown (9.4 mi) 39429 Columbia (10.8 mi) 39641 Jayess (13.9 mi) 39478 Sandy Hook (14.4 mi) 39656 Oak Vale (14.4 mi) 39654 Monticello (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,450
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	39.51 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.2431
Longitude	-89.9908
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	70.9%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	20.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	9.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,450

Population

People per sq mi

25.8

Median age

$36,200

Median household income

$14,566

Per capita income

$107,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

163

10–14

187

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	583	40.2%
18 and over	867	59.8%
65 and over	223	15.4%
Median age	25.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52%

White 48%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	754	52%
White	696	48%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.9%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	20.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.4%	9.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 22.9%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	22.9%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$36,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 40.3%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	47.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	3.4%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	29.6%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.3%
Electricity	77.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	82	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	143	35.2%
Households with children under 18	162	39.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	40.1%
Average household size	3.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	40.9%
Married	52.5%	31.5%
Separated	3.1%	0.0%
Widowed	8.1%	10.2%
Divorced	2.5%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 20.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	418	78.1%
High school	61	11.4%
College / grad school	44	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.0%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	1.9%
Sales & office	30.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 36.5%

Under 18 years 34.7%

18 and over 37.7%

Married-couple families 20.9%

Female-led households 51.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.9%
Retirement income	11.1%
Supplemental Security	21.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	48.4%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	28.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	41.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.4%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	17.2%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,350	93.1%
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)	1,450	100.0%
Born in same state	1,450	100.0%
Born in different state	797	55.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	153	10.6%
French	40	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.0%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39643

What city is ZIP code 39643 in?

ZIP code 39643 is primarily assigned to Kokomo, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39643 in?

ZIP code 39643 falls within Marion County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39643 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 39643 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39643?

37% of residents in ZIP code 39643 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39643?

12% 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 39643 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 39643 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39643 in?

ZIP code 39643 observes the CST timezone.