39756 ZIP Code — Prairie, MS

Monroe County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39756 is located in Prairie, Mississippi, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 70.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39756

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 $82,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,048. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39756 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.

1,924

population

70.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prairie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39773 West Point (9 mi) 39730 Aberdeen (9.5 mi) 38860 Okolona (14.4 mi) 39741 Cedarbluff (15.1 mi) 39746 Hamilton (15.2 mi) 39710 Columbus (16 mi) 38851 Houston (18.2 mi) 39705 Columbus (18.4 mi) 39740 Caledonia (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,924
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	70.24 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	33.7682
Longitude	-88.6688
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	54.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	29.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,924

Population

People per sq mi

30.2

Median age

$48,048

Median household income

$16,928

Per capita income

$82,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

752

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

132

10–14

169

15–19

231

20–24

25–34

132

35–44

180

123

45–54

168

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	448	23.3%
18 and over	1,476	76.7%
65 and over	212	11.0%
Median age	30.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 84.5%

White 15.1%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,626	84.5%
White	290	15.1%
Two or more races	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.3%	54.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	29.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
Median income	$48,048

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 49.7%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	27.9%
Single-family detached	52.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	20.4%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	26.2%
1970–1979	29.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	3.1%
3 bedrooms	66.8%
4 bedrooms	30.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	44.0%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Wood	2.0%
Solar	4.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	35.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	146	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	203	36.6%
Households with children under 18	211	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	203	36.6%
Average household size	3.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.4%	55.7%
Married	31.6%	27.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	0.0%	13.0%
Divorced	12.1%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 58.7%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	294	47.4%
High school	302	48.7%
College / grad school	24	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 44.6%

Retail trade 12.5%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Construction 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Professional & management 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	43.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 39.8%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 45.0%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 67.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.9%
High blood pressure	50.6%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	17.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,883	97.9%
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)	1,924	100.0%
Born in same state	1,924	100.0%
Born in different state	1,833	95.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.8%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39756

What city is ZIP code 39756 in?

ZIP code 39756 is primarily assigned to Prairie, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39756 in?

ZIP code 39756 falls within Clay County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39756?

40% of residents in ZIP code 39756 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39756 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 39756 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39756?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39756?

Health data for ZIP code 39756 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39756 in?

ZIP code 39756 observes the CST timezone.