39309 ZIP Code — Meridian, MS

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39309 is located in Meridian, Mississippi, within Lauderdale County. It covers approximately 9.57 square miles and serves a population of 297 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39309

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 100% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39309 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a strong veteran community.

297

population

9.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39309 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39309

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39309. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meridian	Acceptable
Meridian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39335 Lauderdale (3.2 mi) 39326 Daleville (6 mi) 39352 Porterville (8.9 mi) 39305 Meridian (9.8 mi) 39320 Bailey (10 mi) 39342 Marion (10.3 mi) 39364 Toomsuba (10.5 mi) 39328 De Kalb (13.3 mi) 36907 Cuba (16.8 mi) 39325 Collinsville (17.3 mi) 39301 Meridian (17.9 mi) 39358 Scooba (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	297
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	9.57 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	32.5569
Longitude	-88.5684
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

297

Population

People per sq mi

20.4

Median age

Median household income

$18,588

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

68.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

15–19

118

20–24

25–34

35–44

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	297	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	20.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.1%

Black or African American 33.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

Asian 9.5%

Two or more races 9.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	115	35.1%
Black or African American	109	33.2%
Hispanic or Latino	31	9.5%
Asian	31	9.5%
Two or more races	31	9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	3.4%

Household income

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	84.8%	100.0%
Married	15.2%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 9.1%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 59.1%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	68.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	18	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.9%

Agriculture & mining 30.6%

Public administration 16.7%

Professional & management 13.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	52.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	30.6%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	96.3%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.1%
High blood pressure	13.5%
High cholesterol	10.9%
Diabetes	1.7%
Heart disease	0.8%
Stroke	0.5%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	3.9%
Kidney disease	0.7%
Pulmonary disease	1.3%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.6%
Binge drinking	21.4%
No physical activity	16.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	7.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	3.8%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	74.4%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	100.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	297	100.0%
Spanish	12	4.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	3.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	267	89.9%
Born in same state	256	86.2%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	11	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	30	10.1%
Not a US citizen	15	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	6.1%
French	8	2.7%
Polish	6	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	1%
Italian	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39309

What city is ZIP code 39309 in?

ZIP code 39309 is primarily assigned to Meridian, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39309 in?

ZIP code 39309 falls within Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39309 have a large veteran population?

100% of civilians in ZIP code 39309 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39309?

68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 39309?

ZIP code 39309 has an estimated population of 297 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39309 in?

ZIP code 39309 observes the CST timezone.