39140 ZIP Code — Newhebron, MS

Lawrence County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39140 is located in Newhebron, Mississippi, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 96.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39140

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 $104,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,167. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39140 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,560

population

96.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newhebron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39149 Pinola (6.3 mi) 39665 Sontag (11.1 mi) 39663 Silver Creek (11.3 mi) 39078 Georgetown (12.1 mi) 39082 Harrisville (14 mi) 39474 Prentiss (16 mi) 39654 Monticello (18.2 mi) 39114 Mendenhall (18.7 mi) 39044 Braxton (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,560
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	96.90 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	31.7485
Longitude	-90.0524
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	66.4%	62.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	26.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	10.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,560

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$44,167

Median household income

$24,977

Per capita income

$104,300

Median home value

$892

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,076

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

172

10–14

151

137

15–19

120

20–24

151

25–34

134

246

35–44

217

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	727	28.4%
18 and over	1,833	71.6%
65 and over	415	16.2%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.2%

White 44.1%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,414	55.2%
White	1,130	44.1%
Two or more races	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	62.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	26.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	10.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 29.3%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	29.3%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$44,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.6%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 32.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,300
Median rent / month	$892
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	56.6%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	521	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	169	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	228	24.7%
Households with children under 18	373	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	34.7%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	23.2%
Married	58.1%	53.6%
Separated	5.7%	0.4%
Widowed	8.4%	8.9%
Divorced	2.3%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 19.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	1.9%
Kindergarten	3	0.3%
Elementary school	429	43.6%
High school	310	31.5%
College / grad school	222	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Retail trade 15.7%

Construction 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Public administration 10.6%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.4%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	48.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,472	96.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,560	100.0%
Born in same state	2,560	100.0%
Born in different state	2,359	92.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	295	11.5%
Italian	83	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	2.6%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39140

What city is ZIP code 39140 in?

ZIP code 39140 is primarily assigned to Newhebron, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39140 in?

ZIP code 39140 falls within Lawrence County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39140 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 39140 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39140?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 39140?

The median home value in ZIP code 39140 is $104,300.

Does ZIP code 39140 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 39140 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 39140 in?

ZIP code 39140 observes the CST timezone.