39336 ZIP Code — Lawrence, MS

Newton County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39336 is located in Lawrence, Mississippi, within Newton County. It covers approximately 70.51 square miles and serves a population of 952 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39336

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 $56,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,774. 48% 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 30 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 (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 39336 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

952

population

70.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39336 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39336

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39336. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawrence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39345 Newton (6.2 mi) 39092 Lake (6.6 mi) 39338 Louin (11.8 mi) 39057 Conehatta (13.5 mi) 39074 Forest (14 mi) 39332 Hickory (14.8 mi) 39327 Decatur (15.2 mi) 39152 Pulaski (17.2 mi) 39356 Rose Hill (18.5 mi) 39323 Chunky (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	952
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	70.51 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	32.2860
Longitude	-89.2730
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	66.8%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

952

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$33,774

Median household income

$25,287

Per capita income

$56,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	14.1%
18 and over	818	85.9%
65 and over	191	20.1%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.5%

Black or African American 34.6%

Asian 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	562	57.5%
Black or African American	338	34.6%
Asian	27	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	25	2.6%
Two or more races	16	1.6%
Other race	9	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 14.7%

$15k–$25k 22.9%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	14.7%
$15k–$25k	22.9%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
Median income	$33,774

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.8%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	56.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	34.4%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	53.2%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	47.1%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	75.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	46.1%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	109	27.2%
Female householder, no spouse	89	22.2%
Households with children under 18	74	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	45.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	40.6%
Married	51.8%	42.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	9.0%	2.4%
Divorced	5.9%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	16.9%
High school	76	53.5%
College / grad school	42	29.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.4%

Transportation & utilities 23.9%

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	52.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.1%
Carpool	28.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 4.5%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.0%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	908	95.4%
Spanish	7	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.6%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	945	99.3%
Born in same state	945	99.3%
Born in different state	734	77.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.7%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	327	34.3%
Italian	156	16.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	151	15.9%
German	9	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39336

What city is ZIP code 39336 in?

ZIP code 39336 is primarily assigned to Lawrence, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39336 in?

ZIP code 39336 falls within Newton County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39336 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 39336 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 39336 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 39336 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39336?

Health data for ZIP code 39336 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 39336 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 39336 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 39336 in?

ZIP code 39336 observes the CST timezone.