39451 ZIP Code — Leakesville, MS

Greene County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39451 is located in Leakesville, Mississippi, within Greene County. It covers approximately 260.82 square miles and serves a population of 7,728 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39451

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $39,142. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 39451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,728

population

260.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leakesville	Acceptable
Leakesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39461 Neely (8.7 mi) 39456 Mc Lain (13.7 mi) 36584 Vinegar Bend (15.5 mi) 39362 State Line (18 mi) 39423 Beaumont (18.2 mi) 36529 Deer Park (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,728
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	260.82 sq mi
Water area	1.97 sq mi
Latitude	31.1499
Longitude	-88.6004
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	58.2%	56.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	13.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	1.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,728

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$39,142

Median household income

$11,398

Per capita income

$108,200

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

1,060

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

278

Under 5

115

205

5–9

203

10–14

295

15–19

123

299

20–24

124

835

25–34

347

971

35–44

404

915

45–54

381

345

55–59

143

383

60–64

159

377

65–74

156

213

75–84

141

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,240	16.0%
18 and over	6,488	84.0%
65 and over	1,034	13.4%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.5%

Black or African American 32.9%

Two or more races 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,868	62.5%
Black or African American	2,562	32.9%
Two or more races	198	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	96	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	62	0.8%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	56.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	13.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.4%	1.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$39,142

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,200
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	28.6%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.1%
Electricity	71.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	586	43.0%
Cohabiting couple	54	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	143	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	580	42.6%
Households with children under 18	381	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	517	37.9%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.6%	19.6%
Married	23.0%	39.4%
Separated	5.4%	2.8%
Widowed	3.6%	15.8%
Divorced	17.5%	22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	154	12.5%
Elementary school	444	36.0%
High school	266	21.6%
College / grad school	368	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 14.3%

Retail trade 10.5%

Wholesale trade 10.4%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Other services 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Public administration 5.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	10.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.8

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	572	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	72.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,335	94.9%
Spanish	14	0.2%
Other Indo-European	14	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,690	99.5%
Born in same state	7,636	98.8%
Born in different state	5,373	69.5%
Foreign born	54	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	38	0.5%
Not a US citizen	23	60.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,864	24.1%
French	800	10.4%
Italian	758	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	0.6%
Polish	32	0.4%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	17.6%
Internet access	73.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39451

What city is ZIP code 39451 in?

ZIP code 39451 is primarily assigned to Leakesville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39451 in?

ZIP code 39451 falls within Greene County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39451?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39451?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39451 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39451 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 39451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39451?

The median home value in ZIP code 39451 is $108,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 39451 in?

ZIP code 39451 observes the CST timezone.