39153 ZIP Code — Raleigh, MS

Smith County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39153 is located in Raleigh, Mississippi, within Smith County. It covers approximately 152.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39153

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 $108,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,250. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39153 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,528

population

152.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39153 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Raleigh	Acceptable
Raleigh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39116 Mize (13.4 mi) 39152 Pulaski (16 mi) 39111 Magee (16.8 mi) 39338 Louin (17.6 mi) 39168 Taylorsville (18.4 mi) 39114 Mendenhall (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,528
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	152.05 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	32.0488
Longitude	-89.5257
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	58.6%	57.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,528

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$41,250

Median household income

$25,648

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

$584

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

1,113

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

112

20–24

145

130

25–34

168

167

35–44

216

113

45–54

146

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

145

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	488	19.3%
18 and over	2,040	80.7%
65 and over	524	20.7%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70%

Black or African American 29.1%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,774	70%
Black or African American	737	29.1%
Two or more races	10	0.4%
Asian	7	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	57.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$41,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$584
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	68.9%
Propane / LP gas	22.2%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	452	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	7	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	206	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	341	33.9%
Households with children under 18	246	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	326	32.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	19.5%
Married	50.1%	44.8%
Separated	1.1%	2.0%
Widowed	2.9%	20.0%
Divorced	10.6%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.9%
Kindergarten	9	1.9%
Elementary school	279	57.5%
High school	138	28.5%
College / grad school	50	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Manufacturing 28.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Construction 4.3%

Professional & management 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 0.4%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	42.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	22.2%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,444	96.7%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,521	99.7%
Born in same state	2,521	99.7%
Born in different state	2,188	86.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,757	69.5%
Italian	91	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39153

What city is ZIP code 39153 in?

ZIP code 39153 is primarily assigned to Raleigh, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39153 in?

ZIP code 39153 falls within Smith County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39153 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 39153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39153 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39153 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39153?

The median home value in ZIP code 39153 is $108,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39153?

The median household income in ZIP code 39153 is $41,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39153 in?

ZIP code 39153 observes the CST timezone.