39166 ZIP Code — Silver City, MS

Humphreys County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39166 is located in Silver City, Mississippi, within Humphreys County. It covers approximately 56.71 square miles and serves a population of 716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39166

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 $118,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($41,290) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (51%), diabetes (24%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 39166 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

716

population

56.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39166 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39166

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39166. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silver City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39097 Louise (6.8 mi) 39169 Tchula (11.7 mi) 39194 Yazoo City (12.2 mi) 39038 Belzoni (12.8 mi) 38754 Isola (17.7 mi) 38721 Anguilla (18.9 mi) 39039 Benton (19 mi) 39088 Holly Bluff (19.2 mi) 39095 Lexington (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	716
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	56.71 sq mi
Water area	1.19 sq mi
Latitude	33.0234
Longitude	-90.4595
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	74.7%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.7%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

716

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$41,290

Median household income

$19,797

Per capita income

$118,200

Median home value

$379

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

188

Housing units

16.2%

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	246	34.4%
18 and over	470	65.6%
65 and over	73	10.2%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.9%

Black or African American 38.1%

Group	Count	%
White	443	61.9%
Black or African American	273	38.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.7%	72.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	16.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	7.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.7%	3.4%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 17.0%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 6.0%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	17.0%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	6.0%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$41,290

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 40.0%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,200
Median rent / month	$379
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	31.3%
1970–1979	3.3%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	20.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	18.0%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	65.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.0%
Fuel oil	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	46.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	60	30.0%
Female householder, no spouse	45	22.5%
Households with children under 18	97	48.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	28.0%
Average household size	3.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.8%	33.6%
Married	37.8%	44.2%
Separated	4.0%	0.7%
Widowed	7.9%	8.3%
Divorced	2.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 27.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	16.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	70	29.5%
High school	124	52.3%
College / grad school	4	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.8%

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Finance & real estate 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Professional & management 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Public administration 0.9%

Retail trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	1.3%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	41.5%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.6%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	11.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	5.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 44.7%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	26.0%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.4%
High blood pressure	57.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	24.1%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	8.7%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	6.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.7%
Binge drinking	9.4%
No physical activity	47.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	39.2%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	28.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.3%
Visited dentist	33.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	38.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.3%
Under 18	35.0%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	84.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.4%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	681	95.1%
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)	716	100.0%
Born in same state	716	100.0%
Born in different state	665	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	18.9%
French	78	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.9%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39166

What city is ZIP code 39166 in?

ZIP code 39166 is primarily assigned to Silver City, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39166 in?

ZIP code 39166 falls within Humphreys County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39166 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 39166 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39166?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39166 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39166?

Health data for ZIP code 39166 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 39166 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 39166 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39166 in?

ZIP code 39166 observes the CST timezone.