39358 ZIP Code — Scooba, MS

Kemper County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39358 is located in Scooba, Mississippi, within Kemper County. It covers approximately 177.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/662.

About ZIP code 39358

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 $59,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39358 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,204

population

177.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39358 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39358

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39358. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scooba	Acceptable
Scooba	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39361 Shuqualak (10 mi) 39352 Porterville (11.6 mi) 35459 Emelle (14.5 mi) 39328 De Kalb (14.9 mi) 39341 Macon (16.1 mi) 39354 Preston (16.9 mi) 39309 Meridian (18.9 mi) 35460 Epes (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,204
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	177.05 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	32.8292
Longitude	-88.5345
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/662

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.5%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	18.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	7.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	13.8%	3.2%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,204

Population

People per sq mi

22.0

Median age

Median household income

$23,119

Per capita income

$59,100

Median home value

$506

Median monthly rent

59.4%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

142

15–19

142

136

20–24

136

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	189	15.7%
18 and over	1,015	84.3%
65 and over	116	9.6%
Median age	22.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.7%

White 39.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	694	56.7%
White	485	39.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.6%
Other race	15	1.2%
Two or more races	7	0.6%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.5%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	18.6%	18.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	7.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	13.8%	3.2%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 22.4%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 13.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	22.4%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	13.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 56.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,100
Median rent / month	$506
Owner occupied	59.4%
Renter occupied	40.6%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	29.2%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	80.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	138	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	39	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	99	35.2%
Households with children under 18	97	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	30.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	67.8%	62.8%
Married	29.6%	27.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	0.9%	7.3%
Divorced	1.7%	2.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 18.9%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 17.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	96	15.3%
High school	25	4.0%
College / grad school	460	73.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 25.1%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Retail trade 7.3%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Construction 1.4%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	35.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.0%
Government	32.6%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	14.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.4

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 46.6%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	12.1%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.9%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	37.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	28.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	23.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	39.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	59.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	28.1%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,136	94.4%
Spanish	8	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,186	98.5%
Born in same state	1,186	98.5%
Born in different state	910	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.5%
Not a US citizen	15	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	134	11.1%
French	76	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.3%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39358

What city is ZIP code 39358 in?

ZIP code 39358 is primarily assigned to Scooba, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39358 in?

ZIP code 39358 falls within Kemper County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39358?

22% of residents in ZIP code 39358 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39358?

Health data for ZIP code 39358 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39358?

The median home value in ZIP code 39358 is $59,100.

Does ZIP code 39358 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 39358 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39358 in?

ZIP code 39358 observes the CST timezone.