39116 ZIP Code — Mize, MS

Smith County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39116 is located in Mize, Mississippi, within Smith County. It covers approximately 85.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,660 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39116

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,888. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 39116 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,660

population

85.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39116 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39116

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39116. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mize	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39168 Taylorsville (9.2 mi) 39119 Mount Olive (10.1 mi) 39111 Magee (13.1 mi) 39428 Collins (13.3 mi) 39153 Raleigh (13.4 mi) 39480 Soso (15.9 mi) 39114 Mendenhall (16.8 mi) 39481 Stringer (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,660
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	85.51 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	31.8565
Longitude	-89.5535
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	51.0%	57.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,660

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$59,888

Median household income

$24,188

Per capita income

$123,700

Median home value

$904

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

996

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

130

5–9

122

158

10–14

149

15–19

20–24

122

25–34

114

155

35–44

145

268

45–54

251

55–59

60–64

199

65–74

186

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	733	27.6%
18 and over	1,927	72.4%
65 and over	501	18.8%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2%

Asian 1.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,493	93.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	53	2%
Asian	47	1.8%
Black or African American	46	1.7%
Two or more races	21	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	57.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.1%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 25.8%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	25.8%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$59,888

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.4%

$50k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,700
Median rent / month	$904
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.4%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	27.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.2%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.0%
Electricity	64.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	498	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	165	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	240	25.8%
Households with children under 18	256	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	332	35.7%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	7.5%
Married	66.0%	65.0%
Separated	2.6%	0.2%
Widowed	4.3%	22.0%
Divorced	7.9%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.5%
Kindergarten	17	2.9%
Elementary school	418	71.0%
High school	111	18.8%
College / grad school	40	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.0%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Construction 9.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Other services 7.5%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Information 2.2%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	29.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	16.2%
18–64 years	29.7%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,561	96.3%
Spanish	36	1.4%
Other Indo-European	15	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,579	97.0%
Born in same state	2,579	97.0%
Born in different state	2,020	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	81	3.0%
Not a US citizen	40	49.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	962	36.2%
Italian	228	8.6%
French	137	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	67	2.5%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39116

What city is ZIP code 39116 in?

ZIP code 39116 is primarily assigned to Mize, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39116 in?

ZIP code 39116 falls within Smith County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39116 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 39116 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39116?

14% 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 39116 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 39116 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39116?

The median home value in ZIP code 39116 is $123,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 39116 in?

ZIP code 39116 observes the CST timezone.