39342 ZIP Code — Marion, MS

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39342 is located in Marion, Mississippi, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 3.10 square miles and serves a population of 2,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39342

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $60,469. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39342 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a strong veteran community.

2,135

population

3.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39305 Meridian (5.2 mi) 39320 Bailey (8.4 mi) 39326 Daleville (8.4 mi) 39364 Toomsuba (8.5 mi) 39301 Meridian (9 mi) 39309 Meridian (10.3 mi) 39335 Lauderdale (10.5 mi) 39307 Meridian (11.2 mi) 39325 Collinsville (13.4 mi) 39323 Chunky (17.9 mi) 39328 De Kalb (19 mi) 39352 Porterville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,135
Population density	689 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	3.10 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	32.4246
Longitude	-88.6512
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	46.0%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,135

Population

689

People per sq mi

27.2

Median age

$60,469

Median household income

$20,020

Per capita income

$180,300

Median home value

$1,030

Median monthly rent

48.1%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

131

5–9

174

10–14

130

15–19

106

20–24

104

25–34

140

112

35–44

150

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

65–74

112

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	809	37.9%
18 and over	1,326	62.1%
65 and over	247	11.6%
Median age	27.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.7%

White 35.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,296	59.7%
White	770	35.5%
Hispanic or Latino	36	1.7%
Two or more races	29	1.3%
Other race	28	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$60,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 37.8%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,300
Median rent / month	$1,030
Owner occupied	48.1%
Renter occupied	51.9%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	24.6%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	49.6%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.3%
Electricity	74.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	73	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	347	50.1%
Households with children under 18	288	41.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	24.7%
Average household size	3.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.1%	38.9%
Married	41.2%	29.3%
Separated	1.9%	0.5%
Widowed	3.7%	3.0%
Divorced	5.1%	28.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 33.2%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	5.7%
Kindergarten	18	1.9%
Elementary school	485	50.2%
High school	169	17.5%
College / grad school	240	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.9%

Retail trade 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Construction 4.4%

Professional & management 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	29.8%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	12.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 30.1%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 18.5%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,995	93.4%
Spanish	119	6.0%
Other Indo-European	119	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,078	97.3%
Born in same state	2,068	96.9%
Born in different state	1,763	82.6%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	57	2.7%
Not a US citizen	34	59.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	95	4.4%
Italian	65	3%
French	58	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39342

What city is ZIP code 39342 in?

ZIP code 39342 is primarily assigned to Marion, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39342 in?

ZIP code 39342 falls within Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39342 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 39342 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39342?

23% of residents in ZIP code 39342 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39342 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 39342 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39342?

The median home value in ZIP code 39342 is $180,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 39342 in?

ZIP code 39342 observes the CST timezone.