39307 ZIP Code — Meridian, MS

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39307 is located in Meridian, Mississippi, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 90.59 square miles and serves a population of 15,763 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39307

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 $77,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $23,917. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39307 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.

15,763

population

90.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39307 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39307

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39307. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meridian	Acceptable
Meridian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39323 Chunky (7.8 mi) 39330 Enterprise (10.2 mi) 39342 Marion (11.2 mi) 39305 Meridian (11.7 mi) 39301 Meridian (12.1 mi) 39325 Collinsville (12.4 mi) 39332 Hickory (12.5 mi) 39363 Stonewall (13.3 mi) 39320 Bailey (13.8 mi) 39337 Little Rock (15.4 mi) 39326 Daleville (16.8 mi) 39356 Rose Hill (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,763
Population density	174 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	90.59 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	32.3322
Longitude	-88.8083
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	74.3%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,763

Population

174

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$23,917

Median household income

$14,240

Per capita income

$77,800

Median home value

$752

Median monthly rent

50.0%

Home ownership

42.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

4,266

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

436

Under 5

478

522

5–9

571

434

10–14

476

656

15–19

719

526

20–24

576

924

25–34

1,013

1,027

35–44

1,124

787

45–54

863

434

55–59

476

627

60–64

687

817

65–74

894

200

75–84

219

132

85+

145

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,681	23.4%
18 and over	12,082	76.6%
65 and over	2,407	15.3%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.1%

White 26.6%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,100	70.1%
White	4,216	26.6%
Two or more races	289	1.8%
Asian	94	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	81	0.5%
Other race	52	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.3%	56.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 20.4%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 20.4%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.4%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	20.4%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	3.4%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$23,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.2%

$50k–$100k 52.5%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,800
Median rent / month	$752
Owner occupied	50.0%
Renter occupied	50.0%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	58.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.0%
1 vehicle	45.2%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.5%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,337	22.2%
Cohabiting couple	299	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	1,258	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,116	51.8%
Households with children under 18	1,795	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,839	30.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.2%	48.7%
Married	24.8%	20.7%
Separated	3.8%	6.6%
Widowed	6.0%	12.3%
Divorced	17.1%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 21.5%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	3.1%
Kindergarten	376	9.0%
Elementary school	1,599	38.2%
High school	908	21.7%
College / grad school	1,178	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Retail trade 19.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Construction 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 42.5%

Under 18 years 63.6%

18 and over 35.0%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	24.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,140	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	49.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.1%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,849	94.2%
Spanish	70	0.5%
Other Indo-European	14	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	35	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,639	99.2%
Born in same state	15,594	98.9%
Born in different state	13,209	83.8%
Foreign born	45	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	124	0.8%
Not a US citizen	84	67.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,023	6.5%
Italian	888	5.6%
French	582	3.7%
English	12	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.1%
Dutch	4	0%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39307

What city is ZIP code 39307 in?

ZIP code 39307 is primarily assigned to Meridian, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39307 in?

ZIP code 39307 falls within Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39307?

43% of residents in ZIP code 39307 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39307?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39307?

Health data for ZIP code 39307 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39307?

The median household income in ZIP code 39307 is $23,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39307 in?

ZIP code 39307 observes the CST timezone.