39159 ZIP Code — Rolling Fork, MS

Sharkey County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39159 is located in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, within Sharkey County. It covers approximately 375.74 square miles and serves a population of 3,160 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39159

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 $91,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $41,563. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (20%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 39159 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,160

population

375.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39159 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39159

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39159. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rolling Fork	Acceptable
Rolling Fork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39054 Cary (8.3 mi) 71286 Transylvania (14.7 mi) 71254 Lake Providence (16.2 mi) 71276 Sondheimer (17.4 mi) 39088 Holly Bluff (18.5 mi) 39156 Redwood (19.5 mi) 39183 Vicksburg (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,160
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	375.74 sq mi
Water area	2.26 sq mi
Latitude	32.7181
Longitude	-90.9865
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	51.8%	57.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,160

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$41,563

Median household income

$19,337

Per capita income

$91,300

Median home value

$584

Median monthly rent

57.8%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

862

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

107

Under 5

142

5–9

119

10–14

142

15–19

119

20–24

242

25–34

202

228

35–44

189

154

45–54

128

105

55–59

150

60–64

125

147

65–74

122

121

75–84

100

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	723	22.9%
18 and over	2,437	77.1%
65 and over	553	17.5%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.6%

White 28.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,239	70.6%
White	905	28.5%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.4%
Other race	12	0.4%
Two or more races	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	57.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	27.9%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	12.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 24.4%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	24.4%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	2.9%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$41,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 32.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,300
Median rent / month	$584
Owner occupied	57.8%
Renter occupied	42.2%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	34.0%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.9%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	39.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	376	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	134	13.6%
Male householder, no spouse	130	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	348	35.2%
Households with children under 18	421	42.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	35.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	42.6%
Married	30.9%	30.3%
Separated	6.0%	5.0%
Widowed	4.6%	12.3%
Divorced	12.9%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	9.7%
Kindergarten	133	17.1%
Elementary school	265	34.1%
High school	190	24.5%
College / grad school	113	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.2%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Construction 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.5%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	31.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.1%
Carpool	21.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 42.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	16.1%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.1%
High blood pressure	54.2%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	20.4%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	31.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	23.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	43.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	28.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	28.3%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.7%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	18.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,964	93.8%
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)	3,160	100.0%
Born in same state	3,158	99.9%
Born in different state	2,851	90.2%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	417	13.2%
Italian	75	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39159

What city is ZIP code 39159 in?

ZIP code 39159 is primarily assigned to Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39159 in?

ZIP code 39159 falls within Sharkey County, Mississippi.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39159?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39159?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39159 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39159 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 39159 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39159?

Health data for ZIP code 39159 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39159 in?

ZIP code 39159 observes the CST timezone.