39191 ZIP Code — Wesson, MS

Copiah County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39191 is located in Wesson, Mississippi, within Copiah County. It covers approximately 220.40 square miles and serves a population of 7,700 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.

About ZIP code 39191

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 $105,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,028. 35% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39191 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,700

population

220.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39191 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39191

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39191. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wesson	Acceptable
Wesson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39083 Hazlehurst (8.2 mi) 39601 Brookhaven (10.7 mi) 39665 Sontag (15.5 mi) 39078 Georgetown (16.6 mi) 39059 Crystal Springs (18.4 mi) 39629 Bogue Chitto (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,700
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	220.40 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	31.7170
Longitude	-90.4192
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601/769

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	54.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	30.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,700

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$53,028

Median household income

$26,342

Per capita income

$105,900

Median home value

$792

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

3,025

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

197

Under 5

197

218

5–9

218

207

10–14

207

551

15–19

551

352

20–24

352

394

25–34

394

400

35–44

400

370

45–54

370

284

55–59

284

278

60–64

278

343

65–74

343

222

75–84

222

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,661	21.6%
18 and over	6,039	78.4%
65 and over	1,202	15.6%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.1%

Black or African American 18.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.9%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,976	76.1%
Black or African American	1,436	18.3%
Hispanic or Latino	152	1.9%
Two or more races	149	1.9%
Other race	111	1.4%
Asian	28	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	54.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	30.2%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	13.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$53,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,900
Median rent / month	$792
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	30.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.2%
Electricity	63.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.3%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,485	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	173	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	497	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	468	17.8%
Households with children under 18	841	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	788	30.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	35.6%
Married	46.1%	48.7%
Separated	1.3%	4.9%
Widowed	0.7%	9.0%
Divorced	10.9%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	1.7%
Kindergarten	41	1.8%
Elementary school	822	36.9%
High school	489	21.9%
College / grad school	838	37.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Construction 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 36.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	360	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	9.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,306	94.9%
Spanish	49	0.7%
Other Indo-European	49	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,662	99.5%
Born in same state	7,662	99.5%
Born in different state	6,481	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	0.5%
Not a US citizen	20	52.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	731	9.5%
French	454	5.9%
Italian	415	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	0.5%
Polish	24	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39191

What city is ZIP code 39191 in?

ZIP code 39191 is primarily assigned to Wesson, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39191 in?

ZIP code 39191 falls within Copiah County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39191 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 39191 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39191?

The median home value in ZIP code 39191 is $105,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 39191?

ZIP code 39191 has an estimated population of 7,700 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39191?

The median household income in ZIP code 39191 is $53,028, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39191 in?

ZIP code 39191 observes the CST timezone.