39561 ZIP Code — Mc Henry, MS

Stone County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39561 is located in Mc Henry, Mississippi, within Stone County. It covers approximately 31.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39561

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 $166,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,720. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 58 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% 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. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,770

population

31.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Henry	Acceptable
Mc Henry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39573 Perkinston (5.2 mi) 39574 Saucier (8.2 mi) 39577 Wiggins (14 mi) 39503 Gulfport (16.5 mi) 39571 Pass Christian (19 mi) 39532 Biloxi (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,770
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	31.32 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	30.7108
Longitude	-89.1765
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	58.4%	50.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	14.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,770

Population

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$58,720

Median household income

$24,635

Per capita income

$166,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

688

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

107

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

197

25–34

147

129

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	581	32.8%
18 and over	1,189	67.2%
65 and over	265	15.0%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Two or more races 7.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,612	91.1%
Two or more races	138	7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	50.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	14.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 2.0%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	2.0%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
Median income	$58,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 34.3%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	63.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.9%
2000–2009	23.9%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	71.5%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	39.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	89.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	369	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	116	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	101	16.7%
Households with children under 18	244	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	216	35.8%
Average household size	2.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.6%	15.5%
Married	74.2%	67.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	3.5%
Divorced	12.3%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	9.4%
Kindergarten	35	8.0%
Elementary school	324	74.0%
High school	38	8.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.7%

Construction 17.3%

Professional & management 10.6%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	4.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	58.1

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	15.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,586	89.6%
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)	1,760	99.4%
Born in same state	1,760	99.4%
Born in different state	1,416	80.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	422	23.8%
Arab	416	23.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	232	13.1%
English	17	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39561

What city is ZIP code 39561 in?

ZIP code 39561 is primarily assigned to Mc Henry, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39561 in?

ZIP code 39561 falls within Stone County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39561 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 39561 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 39561 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 39561 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39561?

11% 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 39561?

16% of residents in ZIP code 39561 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39561 in?

ZIP code 39561 observes the CST timezone.