39455 ZIP Code — Lumberton, MS

Lamar County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39455 is located in Lumberton, Mississippi, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 367.14 square miles and serves a population of 8,827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39455

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 $98,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,568. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39455 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.

8,827

population

367.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39455 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39455

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lumberton	Acceptable
Lumberton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39475 Purvis (9.1 mi) 39470 Poplarville (16.1 mi) 39401 Hattiesburg (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,827
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	367.14 sq mi
Water area	0.84 sq mi
Latitude	31.0237
Longitude	-89.4644
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	57.7%	43.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	34.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	18.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,827

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$53,568

Median household income

$27,482

Per capita income

$98,300

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

3,841

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

255

Under 5

229

173

5–9

156

414

10–14

373

281

15–19

253

121

20–24

109

712

25–34

642

482

35–44

434

745

45–54

671

222

55–59

200

316

60–64

285

612

65–74

551

245

75–84

221

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,982	22.5%
18 and over	6,845	77.5%
65 and over	1,754	19.9%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.9%

Black or African American 14.8%

Two or more races 2.6%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,239	81.9%
Black or African American	1,308	14.8%
Two or more races	231	2.6%
Asian	24	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.1%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	43.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	34.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	18.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$53,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.5%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,300
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	59.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	36.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	17.0%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	76.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,680	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	119	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	619	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	955	28.3%
Households with children under 18	1,274	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,473	43.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	18.9%
Married	53.6%	47.2%
Separated	3.0%	6.6%
Widowed	4.3%	11.6%
Divorced	9.5%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	99	5.9%
Kindergarten	92	5.5%
Elementary school	812	48.2%
High school	512	30.4%
College / grad school	168	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Construction 16.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Other services 8.0%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Professional & management 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	4.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	675	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,343	94.5%
Spanish	10	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,819	99.9%
Born in same state	8,800	99.7%
Born in different state	6,001	68.0%
Foreign born	19	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,307	26.1%
Italian	1,046	11.9%
French	575	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	136	1.5%
English	98	1.1%
Irish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39455

What city is ZIP code 39455 in?

ZIP code 39455 is primarily assigned to Lumberton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39455 in?

ZIP code 39455 falls within Lamar County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39455 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 39455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39455?

12% 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 39455?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39455 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39455 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 39455 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39455 in?

ZIP code 39455 observes the CST timezone.