39150 ZIP Code — Port Gibson, MS

Claiborne County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39150 is located in Port Gibson, Mississippi, within Claiborne County. It covers approximately 226.49 square miles and serves a population of 5,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39150

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 $79,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,438. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (21%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39150 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,240

population

226.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39150 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39150

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39150. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Gibson	Acceptable
Port Gibson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39096 Lorman (13.4 mi) 71357 Newellton (13.8 mi) 39086 Hermanville (15.5 mi) 39069 Fayette (17.6 mi) 71366 Saint Joseph (18.6 mi) 39180 Vicksburg (18.8 mi) 39144 Pattison (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,240
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	226.49 sq mi
Water area	10.96 sq mi
Latitude	31.9862
Longitude	-91.0572
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	69.2%	72.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	21.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	4.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,240

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$38,438

Median household income

$22,027

Per capita income

$79,100

Median home value

$546

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

2,111

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

168

Under 5

199

137

5–9

163

161

10–14

192

227

15–19

270

175

20–24

208

183

25–34

217

335

35–44

398

223

45–54

265

151

55–59

179

164

60–64

195

291

65–74

346

112

75–84

134

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,248	23.8%
18 and over	3,992	76.2%
65 and over	1,030	19.7%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 82.1%

White 14.7%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,314	82.1%
White	773	14.7%
Two or more races	153	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	72.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	21.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	4.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.3%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.3%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$38,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.5%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,100
Median rent / month	$546
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	29.1%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.9%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.3%
Electricity	61.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	567	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	38	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	340	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	856	47.5%
Households with children under 18	310	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	755	41.9%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.6%	45.3%
Married	37.9%	25.0%
Separated	0.3%	2.2%
Widowed	2.8%	14.2%
Divorced	8.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.0%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	151	13.2%
Kindergarten	29	2.5%
Elementary school	521	45.5%
High school	290	25.3%
College / grad school	155	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Public administration 17.2%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Construction 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Professional & management 5.7%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.1%
Government	40.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.7%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 39.3%

18 and over 23.6%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 47.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.4%
High blood pressure	54.6%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	20.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.6%
Visited dentist	42.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	260	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.8%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,873	93.0%
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)	5,221	99.6%
Born in same state	5,209	99.4%
Born in different state	4,687	89.4%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.4%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	2.7%
Italian	138	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	1.3%
Dutch	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39150

What city is ZIP code 39150 in?

ZIP code 39150 is primarily assigned to Port Gibson, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39150 in?

ZIP code 39150 falls within Claiborne County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39150?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39150 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39150 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 39150 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39150?

Health data for ZIP code 39150 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39150?

The median home value in ZIP code 39150 is $79,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 39150 in?

ZIP code 39150 observes the CST timezone.