39479 ZIP Code — Seminary, MS

Covington County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39479 is located in Seminary, Mississippi, within Covington County. It covers approximately 124.34 square miles and serves a population of 5,676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39479

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 $82,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,178. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39479 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,676

population

124.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39479 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39479

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seminary	Acceptable
Seminary	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39459 Moselle (10.7 mi) 39428 Collins (11.2 mi) 39421 Bassfield (12.9 mi) 39482 Sumrall (13.8 mi) 39402 Hattiesburg (13.8 mi) 39437 Ellisville (13.9 mi) 39119 Mount Olive (15.6 mi) 39480 Soso (16.2 mi) 39406 Hattiesburg (16.6 mi) 39407 Hattiesburg (18.2 mi) 39427 Carson (18.5 mi) 39168 Taylorsville (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,676
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	124.34 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	31.5382
Longitude	-89.4752
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	56.3%	59.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	24.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	15.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,676

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$46,178

Median household income

$27,208

Per capita income

$82,800

Median home value

$543

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

1,966

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

114

5–9

288

10–14

281

330

15–19

322

138

20–24

135

322

25–34

313

489

35–44

477

226

45–54

220

230

55–59

223

155

60–64

151

339

65–74

330

101

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,579	27.8%
18 and over	4,097	72.2%
65 and over	969	17.1%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Black or African American 12.1%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,588	78.6%
Black or African American	705	12.1%
Two or more races	231	4%
Hispanic or Latino	160	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	123	2.1%
Other race	29	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	59.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	24.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	15.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 15.4%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.4%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$46,178

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,800
Median rent / month	$543
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	57.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	41.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	24.3%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	73.4%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	991	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.1%
Male householder, no spouse	511	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	693	31.5%
Households with children under 18	746	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	650	29.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	24.7%
Married	45.0%	46.4%
Separated	6.0%	3.9%
Widowed	5.0%	10.7%
Divorced	9.7%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.3%
Kindergarten	89	6.4%
Elementary school	437	31.6%
High school	606	43.8%
College / grad school	249	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Retail trade 24.2%

Construction 11.0%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Other services 7.4%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 3.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Professional & management 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.2%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	19.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	227	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.2%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,444	95.9%
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)	5,511	97.1%
Born in same state	5,481	96.6%
Born in different state	4,520	79.6%
Foreign born	30	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	165	2.9%
Not a US citizen	133	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,017	17.9%
Arab	584	10.3%
Italian	320	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	39	0.7%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39479

What city is ZIP code 39479 in?

ZIP code 39479 is primarily assigned to Seminary, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39479 in?

ZIP code 39479 falls within Covington County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39479?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39479 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39479?

The median home value in ZIP code 39479 is $82,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39479?

The median household income in ZIP code 39479 is $46,178, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 39479?

ZIP code 39479 has an estimated population of 5,676 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39479 in?

ZIP code 39479 observes the CST timezone.