39168 ZIP Code — Taylorsville, MS

Smith County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39168 is located in Taylorsville, Mississippi, within Smith County. It covers approximately 149.17 square miles and serves a population of 5,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39168

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 $94,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,069. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 30% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 39168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,831

population

149.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Taylorsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39480 Soso (6.8 mi) 39116 Mize (9.2 mi) 39481 Stringer (10.3 mi) 39119 Mount Olive (13.8 mi) 39428 Collins (14.1 mi) 39422 Bay Springs (16.3 mi) 39440 Laurel (17 mi) 39153 Raleigh (18.4 mi) 39479 Seminary (18.5 mi) 39437 Ellisville (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,831
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	149.17 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	31.8008
Longitude	-89.4105
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	57.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,831

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$40,069

Median household income

$25,632

Per capita income

$94,300

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

2,455

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

238

Under 5

237

5–9

172

10–14

172

217

15–19

216

196

20–24

196

376

25–34

375

231

35–44

231

295

45–54

293

227

55–59

227

362

60–64

360

300

65–74

298

153

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,289	22.1%
18 and over	4,542	77.9%
65 and over	1,018	17.5%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.6%

Black or African American 43.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,076	52.6%
Black or African American	2,563	43.9%
Two or more races	179	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.2%
Other race	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	57.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	27.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	14.5%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 23.1%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	23.1%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$40,069

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.3%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,300
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	63.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	30.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	19.9%
1970–1979	25.6%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	50.6%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	11.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	66.9%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	894	37.2%
Cohabiting couple	53	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	729	30.3%
Female householder, no spouse	726	30.2%
Households with children under 18	651	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	684	28.5%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	30.6%
Married	36.3%	43.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.8%
Widowed	10.3%	15.2%
Divorced	14.6%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	1.6%
Kindergarten	54	6.1%
Elementary school	434	49.2%
High school	266	30.2%
College / grad school	114	12.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 22.1%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Retail trade 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 4.6%

Professional & management 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Information 3.6%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	34.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 42.1%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 54.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	16.4%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	240	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	12.5%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,356	91.9%
Spanish	142	2.7%
Other Indo-European	142	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,813	99.7%
Born in same state	5,802	99.5%
Born in different state	5,076	87.1%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.3%
Not a US citizen	11	61.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,096	53.1%
French	165	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	100	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39168

What city is ZIP code 39168 in?

ZIP code 39168 is primarily assigned to Taylorsville, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39168 in?

ZIP code 39168 falls within Smith County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39168?

23% of residents in ZIP code 39168 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39168?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 39168 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 39168 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39168?

The median home value in ZIP code 39168 is $94,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 39168 in?

ZIP code 39168 observes the CST timezone.