39094 ZIP Code — Lena, MS

Leake County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39094 is located in Lena, Mississippi, within Leake County. It covers approximately 171.47 square miles and serves a population of 3,752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39094

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 $96,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,258. 45% 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 39094 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,752
population
171.47
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39094 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39094

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City Status
Lena Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
39117 Morton (13.3 mi) 39189 Walnut Grove (15.8 mi) 39074 Forest (17.1 mi) 39045 Camden (17.7 mi) 39051 Carthage (18 mi) 39047 Brandon (18.3 mi) 39145 Pelahatchie (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,752
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 171.47 sq mi
Water area 1.10 sq mi
Latitude 32.5802
Longitude -89.6740
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 55.9% 62.6% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 25.4% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 9.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 4.4% 2.6% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,752
Population
22
People per sq mi
45.0
Median age
$58,258
Median household income
$26,734
Per capita income
$96,200
Median home value
$841
Median monthly rent
84.6%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
1,752
Housing units
7.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
88
Under 5
96
91
5–9
99
124
10–14
135
75
15–19
81
143
20–24
154
236
25–34
255
144
35–44
155
275
45–54
298
126
55–59
137
125
60–64
136
204
65–74
220
150
75–84
162
21
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1875520.1%
18 and over2,99779.9%
65 and over77920.8%
Median age45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.4%
Black or African American 26.3%
Two or more races 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,35362.4%
Black or African American99226.3%
Two or more races3729.9%
Hispanic or Latino190.5%
Other race190.5%
Asian160.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.9% 62.6% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 33.1% 25.4% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 6.6% 9.4% 15.3%
Over $200k 4.4% 2.6% 3.4%
Under $10k 4.6%
$10k–$15k 1.3%
$15k–$25k 16.7%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 12.0%
$50k–$75k 24.7%
$75k–$100k 14.5%
$100k–$150k 12.0%
$150k–$200k 1.1%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k1.3%
$15k–$25k16.7%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k12.0%
$50k–$75k24.7%
$75k–$100k14.5%
$100k–$150k12.0%
$150k–$200k1.1%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$58,258

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%
$50k–$100k 21.9%
$100k–$150k 24.6%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 7.2%
$300k–$500k 2.9%
$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$96,200
Median rent / month$841
Owner occupied84.6%
Renter occupied15.4%
Vacant20.9%
Single-family detached59.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes40.5%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.1%
2010–20197.8%
2000–200917.8%
1990–199920.9%
1980–198919.6%
1970–197913.8%
1960–19697.8%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier3.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.1%
2 bedrooms25.3%
3 bedrooms64.5%
4 bedrooms9.7%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.5%
1 vehicle17.7%
2 vehicles55.8%
3 or more18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas6.7%
Electricity58.4%
Propane / LP gas28.1%
Wood2.5%
Solar0.1%
No fuel used4.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family69444.0%
Cohabiting couple362.3%
Male householder, no spouse40825.9%
Female householder, no spouse44027.9%
Households with children under 1841326.2%
Households with seniors (65+)55535.2%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.3%28.0%
Married50.1%43.4%
Separated4.3%0.8%
Widowed0.0%18.9%
Divorced14.2%8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%
Some HS, no diploma 12.8%
HS graduate 33.0%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 15.6%
Bachelor's degree 6.4%
Graduate / professional 0.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.9%
Bachelor's or higher7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool253.9%
Kindergarten8012.6%
Elementary school35856.3%
High school11117.5%
College / grad school629.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Retail trade 13.0%
Transportation & utilities 12.5%
Professional & management 10.5%
Agriculture & mining 6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%
Construction 5.5%
Other services 4.0%
Public administration 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.0%
Service18.2%
Sales & office24.3%
Natural resources & construction8.4%
Production & transportation11.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.1%
Government24.0%
Self-employed10.8%
Unpaid family workers0.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.3%
Carpool11.4%
Public transit0.2%
Walk0.1%
Work from home0.8%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)36.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%
Under 18 years 14.0%
18 and over 8.7%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.0%
Retirement income12.0%
Supplemental Security7.4%
Cash public assistance3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure46.4%
High cholesterol38.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis31.8%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.6%
Binge drinking12.8%
No physical activity32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.8%
Depression21.9%
Fair or poor health23.8%
Poor mental health15.4%
Poor physical health12.9%
No health insurance21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.7%
Visited dentist50.7%
Cholesterol screening88.9%
Teeth loss21.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1535.1%
Disability%
Any disability23.5%
Under 184.8%
18–64 years18.8%
65 and over55.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.9%
Public insurance41.0%
No insurance15.3%
Uninsured under 195.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only3,56895.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,73699.6%
Born in same state3,63696.9%
Born in different state3,18184.8%
Foreign born1002.7%
Naturalized citizen160.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab78120.8%
French63617%
Italian1905.1%
AncestryCount%
German20.1%
Irish10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.1%
Internet access85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39094

What city is ZIP code 39094 in?

ZIP code 39094 is primarily assigned to Lena, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39094 in?

ZIP code 39094 falls within Leake County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39094?

7% 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 39094 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 39094 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39094 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 39094 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39094?

The median home value in ZIP code 39094 is $96,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 39094 in?

ZIP code 39094 observes the CST timezone.

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