39145 ZIP Code — Pelahatchie, MS

Rankin County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39145 is located in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, within Rankin County. It covers approximately 129.58 square miles and serves a population of 5,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39145

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,811. 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 39145 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,506

population

129.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39145 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39145

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39145. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pelahatchie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39042 Brandon (8.7 mi) 39117 Morton (9.4 mi) 39047 Brandon (12.1 mi) 39152 Pulaski (13.9 mi) 39232 Flowood (17.6 mi) 39208 Pearl (18.5 mi) 39094 Lena (18.5 mi) 39211 Jackson (18.7 mi) 39074 Forest (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,506
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	129.58 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	32.3329
Longitude	-89.7964
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	43.7%	34.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	35.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	25.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,506

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$59,811

Median household income

$33,222

Per capita income

$131,300

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

2,213

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

190

5–9

201

100

10–14

106

253

15–19

268

183

20–24

193

184

25–34

194

345

35–44

365

339

45–54

359

296

55–59

313

180

60–64

191

300

65–74

318

147

75–84

156

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,181	21.4%
18 and over	4,325	78.6%
65 and over	1,058	19.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.7%

Black or African American 17.2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,454	80.7%
Black or African American	949	17.2%
Two or more races	91	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.2%
Other race	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	34.8%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	35.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	25.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 31.0%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	31.0%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$59,811

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,300
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	29.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	25.0%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	60.9%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.7%
Electricity	39.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.9%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,066	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	53	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	452	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	553	26.0%
Households with children under 18	618	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	722	34.0%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	30.8%
Married	51.2%	44.7%
Separated	0.7%	0.7%
Widowed	1.7%	9.7%
Divorced	15.8%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 15.3%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	3.7%
Kindergarten	110	9.1%
Elementary school	476	39.5%
High school	366	30.3%
College / grad school	209	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.6%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Retail trade 12.5%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Other services 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 15.7%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.1%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,318	96.6%
Spanish	9	0.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,461	99.2%
Born in same state	5,452	99.0%
Born in different state	4,782	86.9%
Foreign born	9	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	45	0.8%
Not a US citizen	35	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	911	16.5%
Italian	394	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	356	6.5%
Irish	214	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39145

What city is ZIP code 39145 in?

ZIP code 39145 is primarily assigned to Pelahatchie, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39145 in?

ZIP code 39145 falls within Rankin County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39145 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 39145 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39145 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 39145 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39145?

The median home value in ZIP code 39145 is $131,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 39145?

ZIP code 39145 has an estimated population of 5,506 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39145 in?

ZIP code 39145 observes the CST timezone.