39354 ZIP Code — Preston, MS

Kemper County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39354 is located in Preston, Mississippi, within Kemper County. It covers approximately 122.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39354

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,669. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39354 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,168

population

122.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39354 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39354

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39354. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Preston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39328 De Kalb (13 mi) 39358 Scooba (16.9 mi) 39361 Shuqualak (17.9 mi) 39350 Philadelphia (18.4 mi) 39341 Macon (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,168
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	122.41 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.8634
Longitude	-88.8234
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	61.1%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	18.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	7.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,168

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$57,669

Median household income

$26,471

Per capita income

$96,600

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

688

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

100

10–14

105

15–19

136

20–24

142

241

25–34

251

35–44

111

45–54

116

100

55–59

104

60–64

107

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	437	20.2%
18 and over	1,731	79.8%
65 and over	359	16.6%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.1%

White 37.5%

Two or more races 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,282	59.1%
White	813	37.5%
Two or more races	45	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	18.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	7.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 36.1%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	36.1%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$57,669

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 48.0%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,600
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	26.9%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	28.6%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	45.6%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	306	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	111	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	272	36.8%
Households with children under 18	290	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	34.0%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.4%	35.2%
Married	31.6%	37.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	5.5%	5.6%
Divorced	6.6%	20.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	3.9%
Kindergarten	28	3.7%
Elementary school	232	31.0%
High school	144	19.2%
College / grad school	316	42.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.7%

Manufacturing 29.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Professional & management 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Construction 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Retail trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	5.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	27.8%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.2%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	49.1%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,164	99.8%
Spanish	5	0.2%
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)	2,168	100.0%
Born in same state	2,168	100.0%
Born in different state	2,024	93.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	179	8.3%
Italian	80	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39354

What city is ZIP code 39354 in?

ZIP code 39354 is primarily assigned to Preston, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39354 in?

ZIP code 39354 falls within Kemper County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39354?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 39354 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 39354 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39354 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39354 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39354?

The median home value in ZIP code 39354 is $96,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 39354 in?

ZIP code 39354 observes the CST timezone.