39480 ZIP Code — Soso, MS

Jones County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39480 is located in Soso, Mississippi, within Jones County. It covers approximately 49.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39480

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,837. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 42% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39480 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,124

population

49.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Soso	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39168 Taylorsville (6.8 mi) 39481 Stringer (9.7 mi) 39440 Laurel (10.6 mi) 39437 Ellisville (13.4 mi) 39443 Laurel (14.9 mi) 39116 Mize (15.9 mi) 39479 Seminary (16.2 mi) 39428 Collins (16.3 mi) 39459 Moselle (16.4 mi) 39422 Bay Springs (16.5 mi) 39119 Mount Olive (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,124
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	49.05 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	31.7349
Longitude	-89.3244
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	41.6%	53.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.8%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,124

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$67,837

Median household income

$28,673

Per capita income

$154,300

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

87.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

800

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

181

25–34

190

35–44

45–54

55–59

142

60–64

150

125

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	542	25.5%
18 and over	1,582	74.5%
65 and over	427	20.1%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Black or African American 3.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,040	96%
Black or African American	73	3.4%
Two or more races	8	0.4%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	53.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	47.8%	28.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	15.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.8%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 16.9%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	16.9%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$67,837

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,300
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	87.9%
Renter occupied	12.1%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.4%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.6%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	413	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	88	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	314	38.0%
Households with children under 18	212	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	37.8%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.0%	19.5%
Married	59.5%	53.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	15.9%	11.1%
Divorced	15.6%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.8%
Kindergarten	31	5.7%
Elementary school	360	66.7%
High school	48	8.9%
College / grad school	86	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Other services 7.7%

Retail trade 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Professional & management 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.1%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 7.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	61.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	39.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,012	94.7%
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)	2,121	99.9%
Born in same state	2,121	99.9%
Born in different state	1,810	85.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	408	19.2%
French	151	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	87	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39480

What city is ZIP code 39480 in?

ZIP code 39480 is primarily assigned to Soso, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39480 in?

ZIP code 39480 falls within Jones County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39480 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 39480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39480 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 39480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39480?

The median home value in ZIP code 39480 is $154,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 39480?

ZIP code 39480 has an estimated population of 2,124 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39480 in?

ZIP code 39480 observes the CST timezone.