39477 ZIP Code — Sandersville, MS

Jones County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39477 is located in Sandersville, Mississippi, within Jones County. It covers approximately 5.22 square miles and serves a population of 556 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39477

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,141. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above 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. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 39477 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

556

population

5.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandersville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	556
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	5.22 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	31.7783
Longitude	-89.0317
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	60.4%	53.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

556

Population

107

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$44,141

Median household income

$24,126

Per capita income

$98,200

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

25.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

309

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	122	21.9%
18 and over	434	78.1%
65 and over	92	16.5%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Black or African American 5.2%

Group	Count	%
White	527	94.8%
Black or African American	29	5.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	53.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
Median income	$44,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 17.9%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,200
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	0.6%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	15.8%
1960–1969	30.7%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	76.1%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	52.6%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.8%
Electricity	60.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	88	35.3%
Female householder, no spouse	61	24.5%
Households with children under 18	69	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	29.7%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	22.5%
Married	44.0%	42.2%
Separated	4.0%	2.8%
Widowed	4.4%	13.3%
Divorced	24.9%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	13.3%
Elementary school	54	47.8%
High school	22	19.5%
College / grad school	22	19.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Professional & management 12.6%

Construction 12.2%

Public administration 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Retail trade 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Information 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.2%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 25.2%

Under 18 years 31.1%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 68.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	10.7%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	531	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)	556	100.0%
Born in same state	556	100.0%
Born in different state	477	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	17.4%
Italian	58	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	9.5%
English	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39477

What city is ZIP code 39477 in?

ZIP code 39477 is primarily assigned to Sandersville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39477 in?

ZIP code 39477 falls within Jones County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39477?

25% of residents in ZIP code 39477 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39477 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 39477 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39477 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39477 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39477?

The median home value in ZIP code 39477 is $98,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 39477 in?

ZIP code 39477 observes the CST timezone.