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Lincoln County
Ruth, MS
39662
39662 ZIP Code — Ruth, MS
Lincoln County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39662 is located in
Ruth ,
Mississippi ,
within Lincoln County .
It covers approximately 48.27 square miles and serves a population of
1,403 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 601 .
About ZIP code 39662
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($39,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 39662 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Cities in ZIP code 39662
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City
Status
Ruth
Acceptable
Ruth
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,403
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
085
Geography
Land area
48.27 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
31.3891
Longitude
-90.3074
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
601
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
58.2%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
31.5%
23.5%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
15.2%
15.3%
Over $200k
7.3%
3.1%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$39,375
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 274 19.5% 18 and over 1,129 80.5% 65 and over 322 23.0% Median age 48.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
17.9%
Group Count % White 1,100 78.4% Black or African American 251 17.9% Two or more races 52 3.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
52.5%
58.2%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
31.5%
23.5%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
15.2%
15.3%
Over $200k
7.3%
3.1%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.9% $10k–$15k 1.0% $15k–$25k 14.4% $25k–$35k 17.1% $35k–$50k 10.4% $50k–$75k 11.7% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 5.4% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 6.7% Median income $39,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.4% Renter occupied 3.6% Vacant 14.2% Single-family detached 62.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 37.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.5% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 19.4% 1980–1989 21.4% 1970–1979 5.6% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 16.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 14.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 9.4% 2 bedrooms 3.6% 3 bedrooms 73.0% 4 bedrooms 4.8% 5+ bedrooms 9.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.5% 1 vehicle 33.4% 2 vehicles 41.5% 3 or more 23.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.1% Electricity 63.3% Propane / LP gas 34.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 255 48.9% Cohabiting couple 9 1.7% Male householder, no spouse 89 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 168 32.2% Households with children under 18 166 31.9% Households with seniors (65+) 219 42.0% Average household size 2.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.7% 20.7% Married 45.9% 48.4% Separated 11.5% 7.6% Widowed 1.8% 16.9% Divorced 11.1% 6.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.8% Bachelor's or higher 5.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 49 19.9% Elementary school 79 32.1% High school 78 31.7% College / grad school 40 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.8% Service 12.0% Sales & office 7.3% Natural resources & construction 12.4% Production & transportation 45.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.7% Government 6.0% Self-employed 13.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 61.4% Carpool 26.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 12.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 39.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.2% Retirement income 21.3% Supplemental Security 17.7% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 29.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.5% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 28.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 18.1% Poor mental health 14.7% Poor physical health 11.0% No health insurance 17.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 57.1% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 59 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 8.3% Under 18 5.5% 18–64 years 4.6% 65 and over 20.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.1% Public insurance 40.1% No insurance 11.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,319 94.0% 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) 1,403 100.0% Born in same state 1,403 100.0% Born in different state 1,304 92.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 196 14% Arab 87 6.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 8 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.1% Internet access 68.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39662
What city is ZIP code 39662 in?
ZIP code 39662 is primarily assigned to Ruth, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39662 in?
ZIP code 39662 falls within Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Is ZIP code 39662 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 39662 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 39662?
6% 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 39662?
16% of residents in ZIP code 39662 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39662?
The median home value in ZIP code 39662 is $88,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 39662 in?
ZIP code 39662 observes the CST timezone.
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