39097 ZIP Code — Louise, MS

Humphreys County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39097 is located in Louise, Mississippi, within Humphreys County. It covers approximately 58.84 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39097

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $13,125. Poverty affects 62% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 66% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (24%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 39097 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

302

population

58.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39097 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39097

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39097. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Louise	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39166 Silver City (6.8 mi) 39194 Yazoo City (11.9 mi) 38721 Anguilla (12.2 mi) 39088 Holly Bluff (14.1 mi) 39038 Belzoni (14.4 mi) 38754 Isola (16.4 mi) 39169 Tchula (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	302
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	58.84 sq mi
Water area	3.19 sq mi
Latitude	33.0085
Longitude	-90.5757
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	81.6%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

302

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$13,125

Median household income

$11,798

Per capita income

$55,500

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

48.6%

Home ownership

61.6%

Poverty rate

31.8%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

6.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	32	10.6%
18 and over	270	89.4%
65 and over	52	17.2%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.1%

White 8.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	260	86.1%
White	25	8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.6%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	12.4%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.7%	3.4%

Under $10k 19.1%

$10k–$15k 42.2%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.1%
$10k–$15k	42.2%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	1.2%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
Median income	$13,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,500
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	48.6%
Renter occupied	51.4%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	47.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	52.9%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	66.5%
3 or more	6.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	55.5%
Fuel oil	26.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	13.3%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	84	48.6%
Female householder, no spouse	59	34.1%
Households with children under 18	36	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	30.1%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	50.6%
Married	20.0%	22.4%
Separated	28.1%	8.2%
Widowed	5.9%	18.8%
Divorced	17.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 19.5%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	50.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	50.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.7%

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Wholesale trade 18.7%

Public administration 4.0%

Construction 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.0%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	6.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	52.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	30.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.0%
Carpool	33.3%
Public transit	6.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.7

Poverty

All people 61.6%

Under 18 years 56.3%

18 and over 62.2%

Married-couple families 47.8%

Female-led households 59.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	5.2%
Supplemental Security	41.6%
Cash public assistance	27.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	65.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	52.2%
High blood pressure	56.9%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	23.7%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	8.3%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	5.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.4%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	47.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	38.7%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	29.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.7%
Visited dentist	33.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	37.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.9%
65 and over	80.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	57.0%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	280	92.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	294	97.4%
Born in same state	294	97.4%
Born in different state	248	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.3%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39097

What city is ZIP code 39097 in?

ZIP code 39097 is primarily assigned to Louise, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39097 in?

ZIP code 39097 falls within Humphreys County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39097?

62% of residents in ZIP code 39097 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39097?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39097?

Health data for ZIP code 39097 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39097?

The median household income in ZIP code 39097 is $13,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39097 in?

ZIP code 39097 observes the CST timezone.