39478 ZIP Code — Sandy Hook, MS

Marion County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39478 is located in Sandy Hook, Mississippi, within Marion County. It covers approximately 73.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,461 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39478

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 $118,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,758. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 60 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 39478 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,461

population

73.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39478 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39478

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39478. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sandy Hook	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39429 Columbia (10.6 mi) 70426 Angie (10.6 mi) 39483 Foxworth (12.2 mi) 39643 Kokomo (14.4 mi) 39667 Tylertown (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,461
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	73.53 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	31.0691
Longitude	-89.8569
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	65.9%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	20.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,461

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$45,758

Median household income

$25,578

Per capita income

$118,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

816

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

114

15–19

118

106

20–24

111

25–34

211

35–44

219

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

202

65–74

211

101

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	542	22.0%
18 and over	1,919	78.0%
65 and over	718	29.2%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.6%

Black or African American 25.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,835	74.6%
Black or African American	626	25.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	67.4%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	20.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	9.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 27.6%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	27.6%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$45,758

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	27.7%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	23.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	73.8%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	597	73.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	176	21.6%
Households with children under 18	221	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	392	48.0%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	25.5%
Married	74.2%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	1.4%	15.3%
Divorced	3.5%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	13.0%
Kindergarten	8	1.5%
Elementary school	240	45.7%
High school	209	39.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Finance & real estate 10.3%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Professional & management 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	27.9%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	60.0

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 19.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	32.8%
18–64 years	29.1%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,324	94.4%
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)	2,461	100.0%
Born in same state	2,449	99.5%
Born in different state	1,882	76.5%
Foreign born	12	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	470	19.1%
French	361	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	145	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39478

What city is ZIP code 39478 in?

ZIP code 39478 is primarily assigned to Sandy Hook, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39478 in?

ZIP code 39478 falls within Marion County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39478 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 39478 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39478?

7% 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 39478 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 39478 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 39478 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 39478 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39478 in?

ZIP code 39478 observes the CST timezone.