39361 ZIP Code — Shuqualak, MS

Noxubee County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39361 is located in Shuqualak, Mississippi, within Noxubee County. It covers approximately 131.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39361

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 $74,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,995. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 39361 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,428

population

131.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39361 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39361

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shuqualak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39341 Macon (6.4 mi) 39358 Scooba (10 mi) 39739 Brooksville (14.4 mi) 39354 Preston (17.9 mi) 35459 Emelle (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,428
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	131.61 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	32.9731
Longitude	-88.5437
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	59.2%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,428

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$30,995

Median household income

$20,992

Per capita income

$74,500

Median home value

$434

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

758

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	291	20.4%
18 and over	1,137	79.6%
65 and over	305	21.4%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 76.1%

White 23.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,087	76.1%
White	341	23.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	71.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	22.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	6.1%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 28.6%

$35k–$50k 3.2%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	28.6%
$35k–$50k	3.2%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
Median income	$30,995

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,500
Median rent / month	$434
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	28.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	70.6%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	35.9%
Propane / LP gas	44.3%
Wood	9.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	246	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	79	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	291	47.0%
Households with children under 18	159	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	34.1%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	38.2%
Married	44.9%	36.9%
Separated	1.5%	1.8%
Widowed	2.9%	11.5%
Divorced	1.3%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 9.4%

Associate's degree 32.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	7.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	155	47.1%
High school	123	37.4%
College / grad school	28	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 31.9%

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Retail trade 11.2%

Other services 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Public administration 0.9%

Professional & management 0.4%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	39.0%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 12.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	15.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.5%
High blood pressure	51.0%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	30.9%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,368	95.8%
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)	1,428	100.0%
Born in same state	1,369	95.9%
Born in different state	1,263	88.4%
Foreign born	59	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	158	11.1%
French	76	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	4.3%
English	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39361

What city is ZIP code 39361 in?

ZIP code 39361 is primarily assigned to Shuqualak, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39361 in?

ZIP code 39361 falls within Noxubee County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39361 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 39361 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39361?

10% 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 39361 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 39361 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39361?

Health data for ZIP code 39361 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 39361 in?

ZIP code 39361 observes the CST timezone.