39648 ZIP Code — Mccomb, MS

Pike County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39648 is located in Mccomb, Mississippi, within Pike County. It covers approximately 107.99 square miles and serves a population of 20,071 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39648

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $38,870. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39648 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.

20,071

population

107.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39648 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39648

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39648. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mccomb	Acceptable
Mccomb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39652 Magnolia (6.5 mi) 39666 Summit (8.4 mi) 39657 Osyka (8.5 mi) 39667 Tylertown (16.8 mi) 39662 Ruth (17.1 mi) 70450 Mount Hermon (17.8 mi) 70444 Kentwood (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,071
Population density	186 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	107.99 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	31.1532
Longitude	-90.3935
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	72.7%	69.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	7.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

20,071

Population

186

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$38,870

Median household income

$20,205

Per capita income

$109,400

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

54.5%

Home ownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

6,780

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

547

Under 5

713

751

5–9

980

642

10–14

838

526

15–19

686

392

20–24

512

1,045

25–34

1,362

1,055

35–44

1,376

1,024

45–54

1,336

579

55–59

755

685

60–64

892

841

65–74

1,097

495

75–84

646

128

85+

168

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,196	25.9%
18 and over	14,875	74.1%
65 and over	3,375	16.8%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.9%

White 36.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,138	59.9%
White	7,346	36.3%
Two or more races	233	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	177	0.9%
Asian	150	0.7%
Other race	146	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.7%	69.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	7.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.1%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.1%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$38,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,400
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	54.5%
Renter occupied	45.5%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.6%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.9%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.1%
Electricity	68.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,462	30.9%
Cohabiting couple	352	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,650	20.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,496	43.9%
Households with children under 18	2,050	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,529	31.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	35.8%
Married	39.3%	32.6%
Separated	4.8%	4.8%
Widowed	5.7%	12.0%
Divorced	15.0%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	254	5.1%
Kindergarten	100	2.0%
Elementary school	2,599	52.6%
High school	1,222	24.7%
College / grad school	766	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Public administration 6.3%

Professional & management 4.6%

Construction 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Other services 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	15.7%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 32.8%

Under 18 years 45.2%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 48.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,041	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,811	93.7%
Spanish	144	0.8%
Other Indo-European	10	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.1%
Other languages	107	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,858	98.9%
Born in same state	19,714	98.2%
Born in different state	15,629	77.9%
Foreign born	144	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	213	1.1%
Not a US citizen	164	77.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,054	5.3%
French	1,032	5.1%
Arab	939	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	0.3%
Polish	60	0.3%
German	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39648

What city is ZIP code 39648 in?

ZIP code 39648 is primarily assigned to Mccomb, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39648 in?

ZIP code 39648 falls within Pike County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39648?

33% of residents in ZIP code 39648 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39648?

The median home value in ZIP code 39648 is $109,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39648?

Health data for ZIP code 39648 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39648?

The median household income in ZIP code 39648 is $38,870, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39648 in?

ZIP code 39648 observes the CST timezone.