39189 ZIP Code — Walnut Grove, MS

Leake County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39189 is located in Walnut Grove, Mississippi, within Leake County. It covers approximately 76.66 square miles and serves a population of 3,953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39189

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $46,736. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 39189 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,953

population

76.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39189 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39189

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39189. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walnut Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39057 Conehatta (10.8 mi) 39051 Carthage (14.4 mi) 39074 Forest (15.1 mi) 39094 Lena (15.8 mi) 39365 Union (17.6 mi) 39092 Lake (19.7 mi) 39350 Philadelphia (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,953
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	76.66 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	32.6162
Longitude	-89.4062
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.5%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	25.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,953

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$46,736

Median household income

$17,705

Per capita income

$86,600

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

1,113

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

234

123

5–9

150

149

10–14

180

150

15–19

182

20–24

118

151

25–34

184

239

35–44

291

263

45–54

319

144

55–59

175

60–64

106

137

65–74

167

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,207	30.5%
18 and over	2,746	69.5%
65 and over	418	10.6%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.9%

Black or African American 39.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,894	47.9%
Black or African American	1,557	39.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	458	11.6%
Two or more races	44	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.5%	62.6%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	25.4%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	9.4%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 22.5%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	22.5%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$46,736

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,600
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	3.7%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	33.9%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	23.8%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.9%
Electricity	71.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Wood	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	648	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	65	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	127	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	400	32.3%
Households with children under 18	578	46.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	301	24.3%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	36.7%
Married	43.2%	47.1%
Separated	0.6%	1.9%
Widowed	6.0%	9.9%
Divorced	19.4%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	4.4%
Kindergarten	26	2.7%
Elementary school	288	30.3%
High school	293	30.8%
College / grad school	302	31.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.6%

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Public administration 9.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	34.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	70.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,527	89.2%
Spanish	37	1.0%
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)	3,953	100.0%
Born in same state	3,911	98.9%
Born in different state	3,424	86.6%
Foreign born	42	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	461	11.7%
Arab	279	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	177	4.5%
English	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39189

What city is ZIP code 39189 in?

ZIP code 39189 is primarily assigned to Walnut Grove, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39189 in?

ZIP code 39189 falls within Leake County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39189 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 39189 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 39189 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 39189 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39189?

17% of residents in ZIP code 39189 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39189?

The median home value in ZIP code 39189 is $86,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 39189 in?

ZIP code 39189 observes the CST timezone.