39645 ZIP Code — Liberty, MS

Amite County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39645 is located in Liberty, Mississippi, within Amite County. It covers approximately 313.87 square miles and serves a population of 4,294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39645

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 $78,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,471. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 39645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,294
population
313.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39645 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39645

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City Status
Liberty Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
39664 Smithdale (10.8 mi) 39652 Magnolia (16.4 mi) 39638 Gloster (16.5 mi) 39653 Meadville (17.7 mi) 39666 Summit (18.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 4,294
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 28
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 313.87 sq mi
Water area 0.71 sq mi
Latitude 31.1744
Longitude -90.7554
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 69.2% 66.6% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 17.8% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 13.8% 15.3%
Over $200k 1.5% 1.8% 3.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,294
Population
14
People per sq mi
51.8
Median age
$33,471
Median household income
$23,726
Per capita income
$78,800
Median home value
$758
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
27.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
2,265
Housing units
8.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
74
Under 5
73
64
5–9
64
207
10–14
206
87
15–19
86
133
20–24
132
122
25–34
122
158
35–44
156
308
45–54
306
215
55–59
213
131
60–64
130
404
65–74
402
185
75–84
183
67
85+
66
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1877017.9%
18 and over3,52482.1%
65 and over1,30730.4%
Median age51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.3%
Black or African American 41.2%
Two or more races 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,41856.3%
Black or African American1,76941.2%
Two or more races942.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 69.2% 66.6% 52.9%
$50k – $100k 17.4% 17.8% 28.4%
$100k – $200k 11.9% 13.8% 15.3%
Over $200k 1.5% 1.8% 3.4%
Under $10k 9.9%
$10k–$15k 13.2%
$15k–$25k 21.3%
$25k–$35k 9.5%
$35k–$50k 13.4%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 8.0%
$100k–$150k 4.9%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.9%
$10k–$15k13.2%
$15k–$25k21.3%
$25k–$35k9.5%
$35k–$50k13.4%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k8.0%
$100k–$150k4.9%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$33,471

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%
$50k–$100k 32.4%
$100k–$150k 9.3%
$150k–$200k 14.4%
$200k–$300k 14.1%
$300k–$500k 2.9%
$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$78,800
Median rent / month$758
Owner occupied79.9%
Renter occupied20.1%
Vacant19.7%
Single-family detached64.2%
Large apartment buildings0.1%
Mobile homes33.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)1.78

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.3%
2000–200910.5%
1990–199916.9%
1980–198920.0%
1970–197925.7%
1960–19696.5%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier3.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.3%
2 bedrooms20.1%
3 bedrooms66.9%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.9%
1 vehicle32.9%
2 vehicles43.4%
3 or more14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.0%
Electricity72.8%
Propane / LP gas18.4%
Wood0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family77135.6%
Cohabiting couple442.0%
Male householder, no spouse66630.7%
Female householder, no spouse68731.7%
Households with children under 1848222.2%
Households with seniors (65+)90341.7%
Average household size1.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.1%19.6%
Married40.8%45.1%
Separated5.3%3.8%
Widowed3.2%21.0%
Divorced16.6%10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.8%
HS graduate 48.6%
Some college, no degree 21.1%
Associate's degree 8.7%
Bachelor's degree 3.9%
Graduate / professional 4.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.2%
Bachelor's or higher8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool567.6%
Kindergarten81.1%
Elementary school45862.4%
High school11816.1%
College / grad school9412.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%
Manufacturing 16.9%
Other services 11.6%
Construction 9.5%
Agriculture & mining 8.9%
Transportation & utilities 7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%
Retail trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 3.1%
Professional & management 2.9%
Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.1%
Service20.3%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources & construction26.7%
Production & transportation16.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.9%
Government12.2%
Self-employed11.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.8%
Carpool6.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home7.8%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)40.8

Poverty

All people 27.7%
Under 18 years 50.3%
18 and over 22.6%
Married-couple families 8.2%
Female-led households 35.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.3%
Retirement income18.2%
Supplemental Security14.2%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP20.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.9%
High blood pressure47.9%
High cholesterol40.0%
Diabetes16.1%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke5.2%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis34.7%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease9.5%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.8%
Binge drinking11.9%
No physical activity32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health24.1%
Poor mental health14.6%
Poor physical health13.3%
No health insurance20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.0%
Visited dentist50.3%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss20.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans2928.3%
Disability%
Any disability23.7%
Under 180.4%
18–64 years24.3%
65 and over37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.3%
Public insurance55.8%
No insurance7.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only4,14796.6%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)4,28799.8%
Born in same state4,28799.8%
Born in different state3,06671.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen70.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian81719%
Arab4089.5%
AncestryCount%
French2475.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access50.5%
Internet access83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39645

What city is ZIP code 39645 in?

ZIP code 39645 is primarily assigned to Liberty, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39645 in?

ZIP code 39645 falls within Amite County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39645 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 39645 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39645?

28% of residents in ZIP code 39645 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39645?

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

Does ZIP code 39645 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 39645 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39645 in?

ZIP code 39645 observes the CST timezone.

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