39345 ZIP Code — Newton, MS

Newton County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39345 is located in Newton, Mississippi, within Newton County. It covers approximately 140.88 square miles and serves a population of 5,464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39345

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $41,132. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 39345 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,464

population

140.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39345 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39345

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39345. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39336 Lawrence (6.2 mi) 39332 Hickory (8.8 mi) 39327 Decatur (10.1 mi) 39092 Lake (11.6 mi) 39323 Chunky (13.7 mi) 39057 Conehatta (14.1 mi) 39338 Louin (14.2 mi) 39356 Rose Hill (15.9 mi) 39365 Union (16.2 mi) 39337 Little Rock (16.3 mi) 39074 Forest (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,464
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	140.88 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	32.3169
Longitude	-89.1738
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	64.1%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,464

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$41,132

Median household income

$30,438

Per capita income

$89,200

Median home value

$547

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,950

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

221

Under 5

276

149

5–9

185

10–14

15–19

284

20–24

353

231

25–34

288

285

35–44

355

267

45–54

334

177

55–59

221

164

60–64

204

342

65–74

427

122

75–84

151

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,042	19.1%
18 and over	4,422	80.9%
65 and over	1,151	21.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.8%

White 36.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,343	60.8%
White	2,021	36.7%
Two or more races	72	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	38	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.3%
Other race	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.1%	58.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	11.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 26.5%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	26.5%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$41,132

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,200
Median rent / month	$547
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	62.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	18.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.2%
Electricity	74.2%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	917	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	28	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	379	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	861	39.4%
Households with children under 18	553	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	736	33.7%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	33.3%
Married	58.8%	39.8%
Separated	9.9%	3.6%
Widowed	3.4%	12.3%
Divorced	9.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	4.6%
Kindergarten	144	14.2%
Elementary school	444	43.9%
High school	100	9.9%
College / grad school	276	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.3%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Public administration 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 2.2%

Professional & management 0.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	36.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 43.3%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.3%
High blood pressure	50.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	43.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	443	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	51.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,967	90.9%
Spanish	18	0.4%
Other Indo-European	18	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,464	100.0%
Born in same state	5,464	100.0%
Born in different state	5,021	91.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,850	33.9%
Italian	264	4.8%
French	128	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%
English	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39345

What city is ZIP code 39345 in?

ZIP code 39345 is primarily assigned to Newton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39345 in?

ZIP code 39345 falls within Newton County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39345?

21% of residents in ZIP code 39345 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39345?

13% 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 39345?

Health data for ZIP code 39345 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 39345 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 39345 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39345 in?

ZIP code 39345 observes the CST timezone.