39305 ZIP Code — Meridian, MS

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39305 is located in Meridian, Mississippi, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 99.11 square miles and serves a population of 21,368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39305

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($62,363) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 39305 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,368

population

99.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39305 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39305

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39305. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meridian	Acceptable
Meridian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39320 Bailey (3.2 mi) 39326 Daleville (5 mi) 39342 Marion (5.2 mi) 39325 Collinsville (8.9 mi) 39309 Meridian (9.8 mi) 39335 Lauderdale (11.5 mi) 39307 Meridian (11.7 mi) 39364 Toomsuba (12.8 mi) 39301 Meridian (13.9 mi) 39328 De Kalb (14.6 mi) 39337 Little Rock (16.3 mi) 39323 Chunky (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,368
Population density	216 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	99.11 sq mi
Water area	3.40 sq mi
Latitude	32.4805
Longitude	-88.7106
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	44.3%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

21,368

Population

216

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$62,363

Median household income

$34,852

Per capita income

$186,700

Median home value

$1,043

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

6,572

Housing units

35.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

704

Under 5

767

606

5–9

660

803

10–14

874

455

15–19

496

580

20–24

632

1,618

25–34

1,762

1,379

35–44

1,503

1,127

45–54

1,228

598

55–59

652

461

60–64

503

930

65–74

1,014

690

75–84

752

275

85+

299

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,969	23.3%
18 and over	16,399	76.7%
65 and over	3,960	18.5%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.1%

Black or African American 37.3%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 1.5%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,205	56.1%
Black or African American	8,107	37.3%
Two or more races	436	2%
Hispanic or Latino	391	1.8%
Asian	329	1.5%
Other race	276	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$62,363

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,700
Median rent / month	$1,043
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	66.9%
Large apartment buildings	7.6%
Mobile homes	9.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	9.7%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.6%
Electricity	70.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,234	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	214	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,462	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,440	29.2%
Households with children under 18	2,991	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,523	30.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	24.6%
Married	56.6%	51.5%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%
Widowed	4.6%	9.5%
Divorced	7.1%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	387	7.6%
Kindergarten	379	7.4%
Elementary school	2,189	42.9%
High school	819	16.0%
College / grad school	1,330	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.2%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Retail trade 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Professional & management 5.1%

Construction 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,207	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,897	93.1%
Spanish	486	2.4%
Other Indo-European	134	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	72	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,662	96.7%
Born in same state	20,500	95.9%
Born in different state	15,458	72.3%
Foreign born	162	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	706	3.3%
Not a US citizen	300	42.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,740	12.8%
French	1,763	8.3%
Italian	1,069	5%
English	64	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.1%
Polish	9	0%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39305

What city is ZIP code 39305 in?

ZIP code 39305 is primarily assigned to Meridian, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39305 in?

ZIP code 39305 falls within Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39305?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39305 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39305?

The median home value in ZIP code 39305 is $186,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 39305?

ZIP code 39305 has an estimated population of 21,368 residents, with a density of 216 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39305?

The median household income in ZIP code 39305 is $62,363, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39305 in?

ZIP code 39305 observes the CST timezone.