39301 ZIP Code — Meridian, MS

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39301 is located in Meridian, Mississippi, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 260.68 square miles and serves a population of 22,937 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39301

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $40,776. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39301 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.

22,937

population

260.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meridian	Acceptable
Meridian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39342 Marion (9 mi) 39364 Toomsuba (9.9 mi) 39307 Meridian (12.1 mi) 39305 Meridian (13.9 mi) 39363 Stonewall (14 mi) 39330 Enterprise (15.6 mi) 39355 Quitman (15.8 mi) 36912 Lisman (16.1 mi) 39335 Lauderdale (16.7 mi) 39320 Bailey (17.1 mi) 39326 Daleville (17.3 mi) 39309 Meridian (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,937
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	260.68 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	32.2998
Longitude	-88.6055
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	60.2%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

22,937

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$40,776

Median household income

$25,376

Per capita income

$103,200

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

59.2%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

7,449

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

773

Under 5

771

739

5–9

736

823

10–14

820

739

15–19

737

591

20–24

589

1,569

25–34

1,564

1,310

35–44

1,306

1,323

45–54

1,319

719

55–59

717

838

60–64

835

1,077

65–74

1,073

755

75–84

752

231

85+

231

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,671	24.7%
18 and over	17,266	75.3%
65 and over	4,119	18.0%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.9%

Black or African American 40.3%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,969	55.9%
Black or African American	9,345	40.3%
Two or more races	380	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	249	1.1%
Other race	155	0.7%
Asian	61	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$40,776

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,200
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	59.2%
Renter occupied	40.8%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	61.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	68.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,398	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	342	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,070	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,303	36.2%
Households with children under 18	2,924	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,100	34.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	30.9%
Married	42.2%	38.8%
Separated	2.0%	1.9%
Widowed	4.5%	13.7%
Divorced	15.8%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	225	4.2%
Kindergarten	310	5.8%
Elementary school	2,490	46.4%
High school	1,260	23.5%
College / grad school	1,083	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 9.8%

Professional & management 9.0%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 6.1%

Construction 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 30.6%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,176	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	43.6%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,393	93.3%
Spanish	138	0.6%
Other Indo-European	138	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,797	99.4%
Born in same state	22,747	99.2%
Born in different state	18,894	82.4%
Foreign born	50	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	140	0.6%
Not a US citizen	60	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,314	14.4%
French	2,111	9.2%
Italian	1,432	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	64	0.3%
English	58	0.3%
German	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39301

What city is ZIP code 39301 in?

ZIP code 39301 is primarily assigned to Meridian, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39301 in?

ZIP code 39301 falls within Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39301?

24% of residents in ZIP code 39301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39301?

13% 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 39301 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 39301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39301?

The median home value in ZIP code 39301 is $103,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 39301 in?

ZIP code 39301 observes the CST timezone.