39481 ZIP Code — Stringer, MS

Jasper County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39481 is located in Stringer, Mississippi, within Jasper County. It covers approximately 37.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39481

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,472. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

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.

Overall, ZIP code 39481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,510

population

37.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stringer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39422 Bay Springs (6.8 mi) 39480 Soso (9.7 mi) 39168 Taylorsville (10.3 mi) 39440 Laurel (13 mi) 39348 Paulding (13.8 mi) 39439 Heidelberg (15.4 mi) 39443 Laurel (16.1 mi) 39338 Louin (17.7 mi) 39116 Mize (17.8 mi) 39366 Vossburg (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,510
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	37.51 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	31.8613
Longitude	-89.2506
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	43.4%	62.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	9.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,510

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$63,472

Median household income

$27,965

Per capita income

$174,800

Median home value

$949

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

623

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

109

35–44

145

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

112

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	241	16.0%
18 and over	1,269	84.0%
65 and over	302	20.0%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Black or African American 5%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,432	94.8%
Black or African American	76	5%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	62.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	9.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
Median income	$63,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 26.3%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,800
Median rent / month	$949
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	22.6%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.4%
Electricity	62.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.9%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	393	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	78	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	64	11.5%
Households with children under 18	220	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	40.4%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	24.5%
Married	64.0%	59.2%
Separated	2.6%	5.8%
Widowed	2.8%	7.8%
Divorced	4.5%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	10.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	92	25.5%
High school	102	28.3%
College / grad school	130	36.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.6%

Finance & real estate 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Education & healthcare 9.3%

Construction 7.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	7.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 78.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.1%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	19.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	14.9%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,463	96.9%
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)	1,510	100.0%
Born in same state	1,510	100.0%
Born in different state	1,225	81.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	377	25%
French	162	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	68	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39481

What city is ZIP code 39481 in?

ZIP code 39481 is primarily assigned to Stringer, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39481 in?

ZIP code 39481 falls within Jasper County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39481 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 39481 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39481?

The median home value in ZIP code 39481 is $174,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 39481?

ZIP code 39481 has an estimated population of 1,510 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39481?

The median household income in ZIP code 39481 is $63,472, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39481 in?

ZIP code 39481 observes the CST timezone.