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Jefferson County
Union Church, MS
39668
39668 ZIP Code — Union Church, MS
Jefferson County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39668 is located in
Union Church ,
Mississippi ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 109.37 square miles and serves a population of
1,437 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 601 .
About ZIP code 39668
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 $93,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($36,558) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 39668 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,437
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
28
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
109.37 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
31.7250
Longitude
-90.8223
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
601
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.8%
63.8%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
54.0%
26.3%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.3%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.3%
0.7%
3.4%
Demographics & statistics
$36,558
Median household income
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 335 23.3% 18 and over 1,102 76.7% 65 and over 289 20.1% Median age 38.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
73.2%
Group Count % Black or African American 1,052 73.2% White 385 26.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.8%
63.8%
52.9%
$50k – $100k
54.0%
26.3%
28.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.3%
15.3%
Over $200k
1.3%
0.7%
3.4%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 12.0% $15k–$25k 19.6% $25k–$35k 7.1% $35k–$50k 19.6% $50k–$75k 14.2% $100k–$150k 24.5% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $36,558
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $93,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.5% Renter occupied 7.5% Vacant 24.2% Single-family detached 66.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 33.5% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 19.5% 1990–1999 6.4% 1980–1989 30.6% 1970–1979 21.5% 1960–1969 1.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 18.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 3.9% 3 bedrooms 55.1% 4 bedrooms 5.2% 5+ bedrooms 35.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 32.1% 2 vehicles 44.8% 3 or more 23.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 75.7% Propane / LP gas 22.6% Wood 1.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 105 24.8% Cohabiting couple 83 19.6% Male householder, no spouse 32 7.5% Female householder, no spouse 204 48.1% Households with children under 18 186 43.9% Households with seniors (65+) 202 47.6% Average household size 3.39
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.2% 57.1% Married 69.8% 22.7% Separated 0.0% 0.8% Widowed 0.0% 19.4% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 10.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 40 14.1% Elementary school 86 30.4% High school 157 55.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.0%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 6.2% Service 39.8% Sales & office 36.2% Natural resources & construction 6.8% Production & transportation 10.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.3% Government 4.8% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.3% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 16.7% Avg commute (minutes) 29.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
48.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.9% Retirement income 34.7% Supplemental Security 12.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.7% High blood pressure 49.9% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 17.0% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.6% Binge drinking 11.1% No physical activity 36.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 26.2% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 21.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 47.5% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 23.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 29 2.6%
Disability % Any disability 7.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.8% 65 and over 21.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.2% Public insurance 59.1% No insurance 12.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,348 93.8% 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) 1,437 100.0% Born in same state 1,437 100.0% Born in different state 1,074 74.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 105 7.3% English 29 2%
Ancestry Count % French 13 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.5% Internet access 87.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39668
What city is ZIP code 39668 in?
ZIP code 39668 is primarily assigned to Union Church, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39668 in?
ZIP code 39668 falls within Jefferson County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39668?
34% of residents in ZIP code 39668 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 39668 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 39668 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 39668?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39668?
Health data for ZIP code 39668 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 39668 in?
ZIP code 39668 observes the CST timezone.
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