39095 ZIP Code — Lexington, MS

Holmes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39095 is located in Lexington, Mississippi, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 351.33 square miles and serves a population of 6,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39095

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 $92,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($41,071) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (21%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 39095 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,423

population

351.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39095 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39095

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39095. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lexington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39169 Tchula (10.6 mi) 38924 Cruger (12.3 mi) 39063 Durant (15 mi) 39079 Goodman (15.9 mi) 39146 Pickens (17.7 mi) 38923 Coila (19.3 mi) 39166 Silver City (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,423
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	351.33 sq mi
Water area	0.89 sq mi
Latitude	33.1153
Longitude	-90.1327
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.2%	74.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	19.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	5.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,423

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$41,071

Median household income

$28,429

Per capita income

$92,600

Median home value

$636

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,161

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

188

Under 5

190

166

5–9

168

211

10–14

213

194

15–19

195

189

20–24

190

465

25–34

469

451

35–44

456

293

45–54

296

330

55–59

334

198

60–64

199

343

65–74

347

134

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,424	22.2%
18 and over	4,999	77.8%
65 and over	1,028	16.0%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 80.3%

White 17.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,155	80.3%
White	1,099	17.1%
Two or more races	124	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.4%
Asian	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.2%	74.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	19.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	5.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 22.5%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.5%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$41,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,600
Median rent / month	$636
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	18.6%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.0%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	735	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	107	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	363	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,057	46.7%
Households with children under 18	543	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	788	34.8%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.0%	37.6%
Married	29.8%	27.6%
Separated	7.4%	14.9%
Widowed	3.9%	9.1%
Divorced	8.0%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	130	9.4%
Kindergarten	108	7.8%
Elementary school	512	37.0%
High school	364	26.3%
College / grad school	268	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 22.8%

Retail trade 11.2%

Public administration 8.5%

Construction 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Professional & management 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	22.7%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 44.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	19.9%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.5%
High blood pressure	54.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	20.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	40.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	31.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	41.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	29.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	33.1%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,045	94.1%
Spanish	18	0.3%
Other Indo-European	12	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,391	99.5%
Born in same state	6,391	99.5%
Born in different state	5,854	91.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	0.5%
Not a US citizen	19	59.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	243	3.8%
Italian	227	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	3.1%
English	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39095

What city is ZIP code 39095 in?

ZIP code 39095 is primarily assigned to Lexington, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39095 in?

ZIP code 39095 falls within Holmes County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39095?

29% of residents in ZIP code 39095 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39095?

Health data for ZIP code 39095 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39095?

The median home value in ZIP code 39095 is $92,600.

Does ZIP code 39095 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 39095 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39095 in?

ZIP code 39095 observes the CST timezone.