39769 ZIP Code — Sturgis, MS

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39769 is located in Sturgis, Mississippi, within Oktibbeha County. It covers approximately 130.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39769

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 $168,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($49,563) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,450

population

130.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sturgis	Acceptable
Sturgis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39759 Starkville (10.6 mi) 39735 Ackerman (14.4 mi) 39750 Maben (14.7 mi) 39752 Mathiston (16.3 mi) 39339 Louisville (16.4 mi) 39755 Pheba (17 mi) 39772 Weir (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,450
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	130.30 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	33.3342
Longitude	-88.9887
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	43.9%	58.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,450

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$49,563

Median household income

$38,981

Per capita income

$168,900

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

593

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

151

25–34

135

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	338	23.3%
18 and over	1,112	76.7%
65 and over	298	20.6%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Black or African American 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 0.2%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,241	83.4%
Black or African American	167	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.6%
Other race	38	2.6%
Asian	3	0.2%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	58.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	23.5%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	7.3%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.8%	3.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	19.9%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$49,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,900
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	61.1%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.5%
Electricity	58.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	282	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	256	39.6%
Female householder, no spouse	91	14.1%
Households with children under 18	169	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	38.2%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	13.6%
Married	55.6%	65.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.1%	9.6%
Divorced	13.2%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	7.1%
Kindergarten	13	4.4%
Elementary school	142	48.3%
High school	34	11.6%
College / grad school	84	28.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.5%

Construction 15.5%

Retail trade 13.6%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Public administration 9.3%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 5.0%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	15.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.9%
Government	31.8%
Self-employed	18.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 79.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,312	90.5%
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)	1,450	100.0%
Born in same state	1,450	100.0%
Born in different state	1,231	84.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	299	20.6%
French	119	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	7.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39769

What city is ZIP code 39769 in?

ZIP code 39769 is primarily assigned to Sturgis, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39769 in?

ZIP code 39769 falls within Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39769 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 39769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39769?

17% of residents in ZIP code 39769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39769?

The median home value in ZIP code 39769 is $168,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 39769?

ZIP code 39769 has an estimated population of 1,450 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39769 in?

ZIP code 39769 observes the CST timezone.