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Lowndes County
Steens, MS
39766
39766 ZIP Code — Steens, MS
Lowndes County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39766 is located in
Steens ,
Mississippi ,
within Lowndes County .
It covers approximately 35.07 square miles and serves a population of
3,210 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 662 .
About ZIP code 39766
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,962. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 39766 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,210
Population density
92 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
35.07 sq mi
Water area
0.29 sq mi
Latitude
33.5868
Longitude
-88.3193
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
662
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
51.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
35.5%
30.7%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
14.8%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.9%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$70,962
Median household income
$140,600
Median home value
$1,002
Median monthly rent
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 744 23.2% 18 and over 2,466 76.8% 65 and over 483 15.0% Median age 36.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
17.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 2,591 80.7% Black or African American 569 17.7% Two or more races 45 1.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.9%
51.6%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
35.5%
30.7%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
20.1%
14.8%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.4%
2.9%
3.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.2% $10k–$15k 1.9% $15k–$25k 8.5% $25k–$35k 8.8% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 14.2% $75k–$100k 16.1% $100k–$150k 24.4% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $70,962
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $140,600 Median rent / month $1,002 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 6.2% Single-family detached 79.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.7% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.5% 2010–2019 12.0% 2000–2009 5.2% 1990–1999 17.4% 1980–1989 26.3% 1970–1979 20.7% 1960–1969 9.3% 1950–1959 2.1% 1940–1949 0.8% 1939 or earlier 4.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.3% 1 bedroom 0.4% 2 bedrooms 15.9% 3 bedrooms 61.4% 4 bedrooms 18.6% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 24.0% 2 vehicles 27.2% 3 or more 45.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 15.4% Electricity 70.1% Propane / LP gas 11.4% Solar 3.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 701 59.5% Cohabiting couple 61 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 198 16.8% Female householder, no spouse 218 18.5% Households with children under 18 388 32.9% Households with seniors (65+) 321 27.2% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.5% 26.9% Married 55.0% 51.6% Separated 2.0% 1.1% Widowed 6.9% 8.5% Divorced 2.6% 12.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.8% Bachelor's or higher 22.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 65 7.6% Kindergarten 92 10.8% Elementary school 364 42.8% High school 122 14.4% College / grad school 207 24.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Professional & management
5.0%
Public administration
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.3% Service 14.3% Sales & office 12.9% Natural resources & construction 16.7% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.7% Government 10.2% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.9% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 6.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
32.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.6% Retirement income 16.9% Supplemental Security 1.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 38.4% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 6.4% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 25.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 6.4% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 24.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 20.3% Fair or poor health 15.8% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 9.6% No health insurance 16.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.1% Visited dentist 62.1% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 13.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 246 10.1%
Disability % Any disability 12.8% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 8.4% 65 and over 43.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.4% Public insurance 26.8% No insurance 15.7% Uninsured under 19 4.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,076 95.8% Spanish 18 0.6% Other Indo-European 18 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,206 99.9% Born in same state 3,155 98.3% Born in different state 2,535 79.0% Foreign born 51 1.6% Naturalized citizen 4 0.1% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 474 14.8% Arab 386 12%
Ancestry Count % Italian 365 11.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.7% Internet access 90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39766
What city is ZIP code 39766 in?
ZIP code 39766 is primarily assigned to Steens, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39766 in?
ZIP code 39766 falls within Lowndes County, Mississippi.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39766?
The median home value in ZIP code 39766 is $140,600.
Does ZIP code 39766 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 39766 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 39766?
ZIP code 39766 has an estimated population of 3,210 residents, with a density of 92 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39766?
The median household income in ZIP code 39766 is $70,962, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 39766 in?
ZIP code 39766 observes the CST timezone.
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