39144 ZIP Code — Pattison, MS

Claiborne County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39144 is located in Pattison, Mississippi, within Claiborne County. It covers approximately 114.71 square miles and serves a population of 840 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39144

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 $81,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $22,321. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39144 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.

840

population

114.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39144 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39144

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39144. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pattison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39668 Union Church (6.8 mi) 39086 Hermanville (14.1 mi) 39069 Fayette (16.2 mi) 39150 Port Gibson (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	840
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	114.71 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	31.8202
Longitude	-90.7921
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	49.0%	72.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	21.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	4.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

840

Population

People per sq mi

30.5

Median age

$22,321

Median household income

$10,619

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

42.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

410

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	336	40.0%
18 and over	504	60.0%
65 and over	218	26.0%
Median age	30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 87.3%

White 12.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	733	87.3%
White	107	12.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	72.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	21.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	4.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 29.7%

$15k–$25k 16.0%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	29.7%
$15k–$25k	16.0%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	3.4%
Median income	$22,321

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%

$50k–$100k 64.2%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	41.2%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	28.9%
1970–1979	40.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	6.1%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	49.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.1%
Electricity	43.3%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Wood	29.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	97	36.9%
Households with children under 18	77	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	59.3%
Average household size	3.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	42.3%
Married	81.8%	35.9%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	0.0%	8.7%
Divorced	0.0%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 9.4%

Some college, no degree 39.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	123	35.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	178	50.9%
High school	49	14.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 72.7%

Manufacturing 27.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	65.5%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	8.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 42.7%

Under 18 years 41.7%

18 and over 43.5%

Married-couple families 54.2%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.2%
High blood pressure	53.0%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	18.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.2%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	28.1%
Uninsured under 19	26.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	717	85.4%
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)	840	100.0%
Born in same state	840	100.0%
Born in different state	749	89.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	62.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39144

What city is ZIP code 39144 in?

ZIP code 39144 is primarily assigned to Pattison, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39144 in?

ZIP code 39144 falls within Claiborne County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39144?

43% of residents in ZIP code 39144 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39144?

6% 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 39144 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 39144 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 39144 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 39144 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39144 in?

ZIP code 39144 observes the CST timezone.