39657 ZIP Code — Osyka, MS

Pike County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39657 is located in Osyka, Mississippi, within Pike County. It covers approximately 96.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39657

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,817. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 39657 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.

1,464

population

96.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Osyka	Acceptable
Osyka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39652 Magnolia (5.4 mi) 39648 Mccomb (8.5 mi) 70444 Kentwood (10.5 mi) 70450 Mount Hermon (13.3 mi) 39666 Summit (15.3 mi) 70436 Fluker (16.1 mi) 70456 Roseland (17.2 mi) 70441 Greensburg (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,464
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	96.44 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	31.0391
Longitude	-90.4450
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.7%	69.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	14.0%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	7.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,464

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$35,817

Median household income

$21,015

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$659

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

906

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	279	19.1%
18 and over	1,185	80.9%
65 and over	390	26.6%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.5%

Black or African American 41.4%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	760	51.5%
Black or African American	611	41.4%
Two or more races	72	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.8%
Other race	12	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.7%	69.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	14.0%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.4%	7.0%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 14.0%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	14.0%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$35,817

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.3%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$659
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.8%
Electricity	69.8%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	89	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	268	39.8%
Households with children under 18	130	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	41.8%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.4%	28.1%
Married	46.9%	43.2%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	15.1%
Divorced	8.5%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	2.6%
Elementary school	84	43.8%
High school	39	20.3%
College / grad school	64	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 18.3%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Professional & management 11.0%

Retail trade 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Other services 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Construction 2.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	24.0%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	1.7%
Production & transportation	40.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 53.9%

18 and over 30.5%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 84.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	47.7%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.2%
Under 18	24.7%
18–64 years	29.3%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.8%
Public insurance	61.3%
No insurance	15.3%
Uninsured under 19	21.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,381	94.3%
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)	1,453	99.2%
Born in same state	1,453	99.2%
Born in different state	791	54.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.8%
Not a US citizen	10	90.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	142	9.7%
French	127	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	1%
Dutch	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39657

What city is ZIP code 39657 in?

ZIP code 39657 is primarily assigned to Osyka, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39657 in?

ZIP code 39657 falls within Pike County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39657?

35% of residents in ZIP code 39657 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39657 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39657 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39657?

9% 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 39657 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 39657 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39657 in?

ZIP code 39657 observes the CST timezone.