39656 ZIP Code — Oak Vale, MS

Lawrence County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39656 is located in Oak Vale, Mississippi, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 54.69 square miles and serves a population of 790 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39656

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 $139,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,391. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39656 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

790

population

54.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39656 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39656

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39656. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oak Vale	Acceptable
Oak Vale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39654 Monticello (6.9 mi) 39663 Silver Creek (9.4 mi) 39641 Jayess (10.7 mi) 39474 Prentiss (12.7 mi) 39643 Kokomo (14.4 mi) 39427 Carson (15.1 mi) 39665 Sontag (15.6 mi) 39483 Foxworth (15.8 mi) 39662 Ruth (17.8 mi) 39421 Bassfield (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	790
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	54.69 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	31.4510
Longitude	-90.0141
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	45.3%	62.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	50.4%	26.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

790

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$42,391

Median household income

$18,454

Per capita income

$139,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

370

Housing units

6.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

133

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	22.4%
18 and over	613	77.6%
65 and over	171	21.6%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 68%

White 30.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	537	68%
White	241	30.5%
Two or more races	12	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	62.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	50.4%	26.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	4.3%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 18.4%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 34.8%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	18.4%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	34.8%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
Median income	$42,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 43.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	38.0%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	40.2%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.7%
3 bedrooms	73.8%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	45.7%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	34.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	68	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	68	26.6%
Households with children under 18	83	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	53.9%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.0%	28.3%
Married	38.5%	48.1%
Separated	0.0%	9.3%
Widowed	0.0%	10.1%
Divorced	13.5%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 27.3%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 27.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.7%
Kindergarten	33	22.9%
Elementary school	94	65.3%
High school	16	11.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 52.8%

Manufacturing 24.8%

Retail trade 10.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Education & healthcare 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	1.3%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	29.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	61.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.9%
Government	6.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 70.6%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.0%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	15.8%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	756	95.7%
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)	790	100.0%
Born in same state	777	98.4%
Born in different state	732	92.7%
Foreign born	13	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	27	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39656

What city is ZIP code 39656 in?

ZIP code 39656 is primarily assigned to Oak Vale, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39656 in?

ZIP code 39656 falls within Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39656?

6% 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 39656?

25% of residents in ZIP code 39656 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39656 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 39656 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39656 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 39656 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39656 in?

ZIP code 39656 observes the CST timezone.