39170 ZIP Code — Terry, MS

Hinds County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39170 is located in Terry, Mississippi, within Hinds County. It covers approximately 97.01 square miles and serves a population of 9,147 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 769/601.

About ZIP code 39170

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,052. 41% 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 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 39170 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,147

population

97.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Terry	Acceptable
Terry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39272 Byram (6 mi) 39154 Raymond (8.9 mi) 39212 Jackson (9.1 mi) 39059 Crystal Springs (10 mi) 39204 Jackson (12.5 mi) 39218 Richland (13.1 mi) 39073 Florence (13.2 mi) 39217 Jackson (14.3 mi) 39175 Utica (14.4 mi) 39058 Clinton (14.6 mi) 39201 Jackson (14.7 mi) 39250 Jackson (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,147
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	97.01 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	32.1237
Longitude	-90.3432
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	769/601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.0%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,147

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$76,052

Median household income

$35,257

Per capita income

$210,800

Median home value

$879

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

3,721

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

167

Under 5

165

287

5–9

286

247

10–14

245

259

15–19

258

157

20–24

155

471

25–34

468

418

35–44

416

713

45–54

709

442

55–59

438

557

60–64

553

469

65–74

466

351

75–84

348

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,713	18.7%
18 and over	7,434	81.3%
65 and over	1,736	19.0%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52%

Black or African American 46.9%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,767	52%
Black or African American	4,299	46.9%
Two or more races	62	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	54.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	29.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	13.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.0%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$76,052

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 25.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,800
Median rent / month	$879
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	30.3%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	43.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.9%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,250	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	158	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	418	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	799	22.0%
Households with children under 18	982	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,204	33.2%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	20.2%
Married	64.0%	58.3%
Separated	2.9%	4.7%
Widowed	4.3%	9.7%
Divorced	5.4%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 26.4%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	5.5%
Kindergarten	212	12.3%
Elementary school	764	44.3%
High school	360	20.9%
College / grad school	294	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Finance & real estate 15.5%

Professional & management 9.0%

Retail trade 8.9%

Public administration 8.4%

Construction 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Other services 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	33.2%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	461	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,815	96.4%
Spanish	66	0.7%
Other Indo-European	37	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,139	99.9%
Born in same state	9,112	99.6%
Born in different state	7,646	83.6%
Foreign born	27	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	949	10.4%
Italian	561	6.1%
French	415	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	0.8%
German	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39170

What city is ZIP code 39170 in?

ZIP code 39170 is primarily assigned to Terry, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39170 in?

ZIP code 39170 falls within Hinds County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39170 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 39170 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39170 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 39170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 39170?

ZIP code 39170 has an estimated population of 9,147 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39170?

The median home value in ZIP code 39170 is $210,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 39170 in?

ZIP code 39170 observes the CST timezone.