39653 ZIP Code — Meadville, MS

Franklin County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39653 is located in Meadville, Mississippi, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 228.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39653

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $52,130. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 39653 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,594

population

228.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meadville	Acceptable
Meadville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39630 Bude (2.9 mi) 39647 Mc Call Creek (7.8 mi) 39664 Smithdale (11.7 mi) 39661 Roxie (13.1 mi) 39645 Liberty (17.7 mi) 39633 Crosby (19 mi) 39638 Gloster (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,594
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	228.31 sq mi
Water area	2.31 sq mi
Latitude	31.4163
Longitude	-90.8517
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	62.5%	67.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	19.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	10.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,594

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$52,130

Median household income

$23,480

Per capita income

$102,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

1,141

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

104

20–24

25–34

172

35–44

167

144

45–54

139

128

55–59

123

60–64

221

65–74

214

117

75–84

113

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	20.0%
18 and over	2,074	80.0%
65 and over	703	27.1%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.3%

Black or African American 26.2%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,838	70.3%
Black or African American	684	26.2%
Two or more races	53	2%
Hispanic or Latino	19	0.7%
Other race	19	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.5%	67.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	19.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	10.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 34.1%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	34.1%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$52,130

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 29.9%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.4%
Electricity	57.4%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Wood	5.9%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	571	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	70	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	407	38.8%
Households with children under 18	339	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	437	41.7%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	15.9%
Married	63.1%	50.3%
Separated	2.1%	0.4%
Widowed	2.0%	8.8%
Divorced	4.1%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 18.6%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	1.9%
Kindergarten	15	2.1%
Elementary school	302	43.3%
High school	202	28.9%
College / grad school	166	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Retail trade 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.0%

Other services 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Public administration 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.1%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 49.6%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 14.4%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	50.6%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.7%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,489	96.0%
Spanish	4	0.2%
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)	2,591	99.9%
Born in same state	2,586	99.7%
Born in different state	2,280	87.9%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	296	11.4%
French	223	8.6%
Italian	198	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	1.5%
German	15	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39653

What city is ZIP code 39653 in?

ZIP code 39653 is primarily assigned to Meadville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39653 in?

ZIP code 39653 falls within Franklin County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39653 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39653 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39653?

23% of residents in ZIP code 39653 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39653 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 39653 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39653?

The median home value in ZIP code 39653 is $102,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 39653 in?

ZIP code 39653 observes the CST timezone.