39117 ZIP Code — Morton, MS

Scott County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39117 is located in Morton, Mississippi, within Scott County. It covers approximately 251.07 square miles and serves a population of 9,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39117

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,926. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 39117 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,832

population

251.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39117 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39117

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39117. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morton	Acceptable
Morton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39152 Pulaski (9.1 mi) 39145 Pelahatchie (9.4 mi) 39074 Forest (10.7 mi) 39094 Lena (13.3 mi) 39092 Lake (16.7 mi) 39042 Brandon (17 mi) 39047 Brandon (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	9,832
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	251.07 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	32.3891
Longitude	-89.6505
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	58.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	26.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	13.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,832

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$52,926

Median household income

$26,871

Per capita income

$93,200

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,938

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

352

Under 5

355

220

5–9

221

540

10–14

544

453

15–19

457

175

20–24

176

583

25–34

588

596

35–44

601

590

45–54

595

263

55–59

265

331

60–64

334

340

65–74

342

350

75–84

353

104

85+

104

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,827	28.8%
18 and over	7,005	71.2%
65 and over	1,593	16.2%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.5%

Black or African American 24.9%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Other race 7.7%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,968	55.5%
Black or African American	2,683	24.9%
Hispanic or Latino	924	8.6%
Other race	826	7.7%
Two or more races	327	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	58.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	26.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	13.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$52,926

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,200
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	72.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.7%
Electricity	53.6%
Propane / LP gas	21.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,700	52.2%
Cohabiting couple	197	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	428	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	932	28.6%
Households with children under 18	1,421	43.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	855	26.3%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	28.7%
Married	45.1%	48.5%
Separated	3.0%	7.5%
Widowed	2.5%	10.4%
Divorced	16.2%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	117	4.8%
Kindergarten	125	5.1%
Elementary school	1,123	45.8%
High school	744	30.3%
College / grad school	345	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Retail trade 10.5%

Other services 8.4%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Public administration 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.2

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 32.8%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 47.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	19.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	23.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	302	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	59.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,125	92.8%
Spanish	601	6.6%
Other Indo-European	601	6.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,622	97.9%
Born in same state	9,568	97.3%
Born in different state	7,834	79.7%
Foreign born	54	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	210	2.1%
Not a US citizen	31	14.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,185	32.4%
French	789	8%
Italian	366	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	0.2%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39117

What city is ZIP code 39117 in?

ZIP code 39117 is primarily assigned to Morton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39117 in?

ZIP code 39117 falls within Scott County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39117?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39117?

21% of residents in ZIP code 39117 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39117?

The median home value in ZIP code 39117 is $93,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 39117?

ZIP code 39117 has an estimated population of 9,832 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39117 in?

ZIP code 39117 observes the CST timezone.