39160 ZIP Code — Sallis, MS

Attala County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39160 is located in Sallis, Mississippi, within Attala County. It covers approximately 140.17 square miles and serves a population of 2,684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39160

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $89,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,625. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39160 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.

2,684

population

140.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sallis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39079 Goodman (7 mi) 39063 Durant (10.6 mi) 39192 West (13.5 mi) 39146 Pickens (13.9 mi) 39045 Camden (15.2 mi) 39090 Kosciusko (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,684
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	140.17 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	32.9968
Longitude	-89.7858
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	61.1%	61.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	21.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,684

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$42,625

Median household income

$23,865

Per capita income

$89,400

Median home value

$546

Median monthly rent

87.8%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,177

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

101

146

10–14

176

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

127

186

35–44

225

117

45–54

141

119

55–59

144

60–64

139

65–74

168

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	699	26.0%
18 and over	1,985	74.0%
65 and over	528	19.7%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67.9%

White 29.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,831	67.9%
White	786	29.2%
Two or more races	67	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	61.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	21.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	14.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.9%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$42,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.9%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,400
Median rent / month	$546
Owner occupied	87.8%
Renter occupied	12.2%
Vacant	30.1%
Single-family detached	57.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	54.1%
Propane / LP gas	39.7%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	170	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	389	43.2%
Households with children under 18	306	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	377	41.9%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	38.2%
Married	35.7%	27.2%
Separated	1.2%	5.6%
Widowed	2.2%	26.1%
Divorced	16.3%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	10.0%
Kindergarten	65	9.3%
Elementary school	413	58.8%
High school	150	21.4%
College / grad school	4	0.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Professional & management 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 7.0%

Retail trade 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Information 3.8%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.6

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	50.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,564	95.5%
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)	2,684	100.0%
Born in same state	2,684	100.0%
Born in different state	2,461	91.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	580	21.6%
French	142	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39160

What city is ZIP code 39160 in?

ZIP code 39160 is primarily assigned to Sallis, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39160 in?

ZIP code 39160 falls within Attala County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39160 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 39160 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39160?

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

Does ZIP code 39160 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 39160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39160?

18% of residents in ZIP code 39160 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39160 in?

ZIP code 39160 observes the CST timezone.