39665 ZIP Code — Sontag, MS

Lawrence County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39665 is located in Sontag, Mississippi, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 59.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,000 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39665

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,429. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% 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. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 39665 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,000

population

59.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39665 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39665

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39665. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sontag	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39663 Silver Creek (8.9 mi) 39654 Monticello (10 mi) 39140 Newhebron (11.1 mi) 39191 Wesson (15.5 mi) 39656 Oak Vale (15.6 mi) 39078 Georgetown (16.7 mi) 39149 Pinola (16.9 mi) 39601 Brookhaven (17.6 mi) 39641 Jayess (17.6 mi) 39662 Ruth (18.2 mi) 39474 Prentiss (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,000
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	59.74 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.6279
Longitude	-90.1776
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	61.2%	62.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	26.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	10.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,000

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$26,429

Median household income

$18,329

Per capita income

$56,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

24.1%

Unemployment

384

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	198	19.8%
18 and over	802	80.2%
65 and over	265	26.5%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66%

Black or African American 30.7%

Two or more races 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	660	66%
Black or African American	307	30.7%
Two or more races	33	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	62.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	26.0%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	10.6%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 30.7%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 23.2%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.7%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	23.2%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
Median income	$26,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.0%

$50k–$100k 34.3%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	63.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	32.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.0%
1 vehicle	42.3%
2 vehicles	18.4%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	25.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	142	32.3%
Female householder, no spouse	187	42.5%
Households with children under 18	135	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	50.2%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	22.6%
Married	38.6%	26.5%
Separated	15.2%	1.8%
Widowed	4.5%	40.4%
Divorced	10.4%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 55.5%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	27.7%
High school	115	44.9%
College / grad school	70	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.3%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Retail trade 10.6%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	35.4%
Sales & office	4.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.0%
Production & transportation	36.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.1%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 39.8%

Under 18 years 42.4%

18 and over 39.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.3%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	28.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	51.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	24.0%
Uninsured under 19	38.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	993	99.3%
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)	1,000	100.0%
Born in same state	986	98.6%
Born in different state	774	77.4%
Foreign born	14	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	52	5.2%
Italian	45	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	22	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	62.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39665

What city is ZIP code 39665 in?

ZIP code 39665 is primarily assigned to Sontag, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39665 in?

ZIP code 39665 falls within Lawrence County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39665?

40% of residents in ZIP code 39665 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39665 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39665 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 39665 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 39665 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 39665 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 39665 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39665 in?

ZIP code 39665 observes the CST timezone.