39111 ZIP Code — Magee, MS

Simpson County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39111 is located in Magee, Mississippi, within Simpson County. It covers approximately 141.48 square miles and serves a population of 8,889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39111

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,806. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39111 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,889

population

141.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39111 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39111

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39111. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Magee	Acceptable
Magee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39114 Mendenhall (3.7 mi) 39116 Mize (13.1 mi) 39044 Braxton (14.6 mi) 39119 Mount Olive (15.6 mi) 39149 Pinola (16.4 mi) 39153 Raleigh (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,889
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	141.48 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	31.9156
Longitude	-89.7657
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	64.6%	55.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,889

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$43,806

Median household income

$23,707

Per capita income

$113,100

Median home value

$802

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

3,153

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

258

Under 5

253

289

5–9

285

280

10–14

275

319

15–19

313

207

20–24

204

586

25–34

577

546

35–44

538

516

45–54

508

349

55–59

343

382

60–64

375

403

65–74

397

236

75–84

232

110

85+

108

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,105	23.7%
18 and over	6,784	76.3%
65 and over	1,486	16.7%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.6%

Black or African American 22.5%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,337	68.6%
Black or African American	2,081	22.5%
Two or more races	344	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	343	3.7%
Other race	112	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	55.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$43,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,100
Median rent / month	$802
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	59.8%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.1%
Electricity	54.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,355	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	172	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	535	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,133	35.5%
Households with children under 18	1,117	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,097	34.3%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	29.2%
Married	41.7%	38.6%
Separated	1.9%	3.1%
Widowed	2.8%	17.4%
Divorced	13.5%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.9%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	133	6.0%
Kindergarten	217	9.8%
Elementary school	936	42.1%
High school	621	28.0%
College / grad school	314	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Retail trade 14.5%

Construction 13.1%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Other services 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 20.2%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 40.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	545	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.5%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	20.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,378	94.3%
Spanish	171	2.0%
Other Indo-European	171	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,657	97.4%
Born in same state	8,580	96.5%
Born in different state	7,580	85.3%
Foreign born	77	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	232	2.6%
Not a US citizen	54	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,594	17.9%
French	939	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	274	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39111

What city is ZIP code 39111 in?

ZIP code 39111 is primarily assigned to Magee, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39111 in?

ZIP code 39111 falls within Simpson County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39111?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39111 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39111?

15% 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 39111 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 39111 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39111?

The median home value in ZIP code 39111 is $113,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 39111 in?

ZIP code 39111 observes the CST timezone.