39179 ZIP Code — Vaughan, MS

Yazoo County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39179 is located in Vaughan, Mississippi, within Yazoo County. It covers approximately 88.63 square miles and serves a population of 995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39179

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 39179 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

995

population

88.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vaughan	Acceptable
Vaughan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39146 Pickens (8.2 mi) 39039 Benton (8.5 mi) 39046 Canton (12.4 mi) 39045 Camden (13.1 mi) 39079 Goodman (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	995
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	88.63 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	32.7996
Longitude	-90.0819
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	36.8%	65.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	22.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.2%	1.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

995

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

Median household income

$38,403

Per capita income

Median home value

$945

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

30.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

111

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	16.6%
18 and over	830	83.4%
65 and over	182	18.3%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.8%

White 26.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 6%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	643	60.8%
White	280	26.5%
Hispanic or Latino	63	6%
Other race	63	6%
Two or more races	9	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	65.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	42.5%	22.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	10.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.2%	1.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 13.8%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 2.2%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	13.8%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	2.2%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 33.4%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$945
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.1%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	2.6%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	33.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	26.7%
Propane / LP gas	51.2%
Fuel oil	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	19.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	150	32.8%
Female householder, no spouse	204	44.6%
Households with children under 18	89	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	32.2%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.8%	42.1%
Married	17.9%	20.6%
Separated	4.5%	6.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.9%
Divorced	6.9%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	14.7%
Elementary school	47	23.9%
High school	59	29.9%
College / grad school	62	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.1%

Manufacturing 30.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Professional & management 5.3%

Construction 3.3%

Other services 3.1%

Retail trade 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.0%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 30.1%

Under 18 years 58.8%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 48.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	4.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	49.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	962	96.7%
Spanish	22	2.3%
Other Indo-European	22	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	973	97.8%
Born in same state	973	97.8%
Born in different state	819	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39179

What city is ZIP code 39179 in?

ZIP code 39179 is primarily assigned to Vaughan, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39179 in?

ZIP code 39179 falls within Yazoo County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39179?

30% of residents in ZIP code 39179 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39179 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 39179 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39179?

Health data for ZIP code 39179 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 39179?

ZIP code 39179 has an estimated population of 995 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39179 in?

ZIP code 39179 observes the CST timezone.