39169 ZIP Code — Tchula, MS

Holmes County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39169 is located in Tchula, Mississippi, within Holmes County. It covers approximately 122.41 square miles and serves a population of 3,109 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39169

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $52,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $32,546. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (55%), diabetes (21%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 39169 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,109

population

122.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39169 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39169

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39169. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tchula	Acceptable
Tchula	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39095 Lexington (10.6 mi) 39038 Belzoni (11.6 mi) 39166 Silver City (11.7 mi) 38924 Cruger (12.6 mi) 39097 Louise (17.7 mi) 38941 Itta Bena (17.9 mi) 38754 Isola (19 mi) 38954 Sidon (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,109
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	122.41 sq mi
Water area	5.29 sq mi
Latitude	33.1400
Longitude	-90.3137
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	75.1%	74.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	19.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	5.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,109

Population

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$32,546

Median household income

$14,692

Per capita income

$52,600

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

49.6%

Home ownership

46.0%

Poverty rate

17.2%

Unemployment

785

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

162

120

5–9

139

10–14

113

118

15–19

138

20–24

241

25–34

281

195

35–44

226

149

45–54

174

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	916	29.5%
18 and over	2,193	70.5%
65 and over	289	9.3%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 95.9%

White 4%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,982	95.9%
White	124	4%
Two or more races	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.1%	74.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	19.3%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	0.7%	5.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 27.8%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	27.8%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
Median income	$32,546

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.2%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,600
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	49.6%
Renter occupied	50.4%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	41.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	39.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	24.3%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.8%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.6%
Electricity	69.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	18.9%
Cohabiting couple	33	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	169	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	626	61.3%
Households with children under 18	345	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	21.5%
Average household size	3.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.2%	67.2%
Married	21.0%	18.9%
Separated	5.4%	2.9%
Widowed	2.0%	7.2%
Divorced	5.4%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	11.0%
Kindergarten	34	4.0%
Elementary school	336	39.8%
High school	179	21.2%
College / grad school	202	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.1%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	43.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.5

Poverty

All people 46.0%

Under 18 years 66.5%

18 and over 37.4%

Married-couple families 28.0%

Female-led households 46.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.7%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	23.7%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	55.0%
High blood pressure	54.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	21.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.3%
Binge drinking	9.8%
No physical activity	44.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.3%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	35.8%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	28.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	34.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	34.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.2%
Under 18	16.5%
18–64 years	38.8%
65 and over	70.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,808	90.3%
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)	3,109	100.0%
Born in same state	3,109	100.0%
Born in different state	3,011	96.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.8%
Internet access	76.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39169

What city is ZIP code 39169 in?

ZIP code 39169 is primarily assigned to Tchula, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39169 in?

ZIP code 39169 falls within Holmes County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39169?

46% of residents in ZIP code 39169 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39169?

Health data for ZIP code 39169 shows elevated rates of obesity (55%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39169?

The median home value in ZIP code 39169 is $52,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39169?

The median household income in ZIP code 39169 is $32,546, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39169 in?

ZIP code 39169 observes the CST timezone.