39773 ZIP Code — West Point, MS

Clay County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39773 is located in West Point, Mississippi, within Clay County. It covers approximately 219.83 square miles and serves a population of 14,799 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 662.

About ZIP code 39773

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $37,437. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39773 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,799

population

219.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39773 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39773

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Point	Acceptable
West Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39741 Cedarbluff (6.7 mi) 39756 Prairie (9 mi) 39755 Pheba (12.5 mi) 39759 Starkville (16.9 mi) 39710 Columbus (17.7 mi) 39730 Aberdeen (18.2 mi) 39750 Maben (18.5 mi) 39705 Columbus (18.9 mi) 38851 Houston (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,799
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	219.83 sq mi
Water area	5.38 sq mi
Latitude	33.6593
Longitude	-88.7535
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	65.3%	64.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	21.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	11.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,799

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$37,437

Median household income

$25,499

Per capita income

$123,900

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

5,086

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

443

Under 5

506

386

5–9

442

496

10–14

567

523

15–19

598

310

20–24

354

859

25–34

981

891

35–44

1,019

740

45–54

846

425

55–59

485

452

60–64

517

798

65–74

911

379

75–84

434

204

85+

233

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,505	23.7%
18 and over	11,294	76.3%
65 and over	2,959	20.0%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.3%

White 37.9%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,937	60.3%
White	5,624	37.9%
Two or more races	227	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	64.9%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	21.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	11.9%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$37,437

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,900
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	69.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.7%
Electricity	53.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,482	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	237	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,036	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,314	38.1%
Households with children under 18	1,839	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,045	33.7%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	33.6%
Married	45.5%	40.3%
Separated	3.3%	6.0%
Widowed	4.4%	9.3%
Divorced	10.6%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	324	10.4%
Kindergarten	104	3.3%
Elementary school	1,642	52.8%
High school	741	23.8%
College / grad school	299	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.2%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Retail trade 13.5%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Construction 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	769	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,850	93.6%
Spanish	16	0.1%
Other Indo-European	16	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,733	99.6%
Born in same state	14,733	99.6%
Born in different state	12,552	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	66	0.4%
Not a US citizen	52	78.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,535	10.4%
Italian	510	3.4%
Arab	453	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	0.2%
Irish	26	0.2%
English	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39773

What city is ZIP code 39773 in?

ZIP code 39773 is primarily assigned to West Point, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39773 in?

ZIP code 39773 falls within Clay County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39773?

23% of residents in ZIP code 39773 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 39773?

Health data for ZIP code 39773 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39773?

The median home value in ZIP code 39773 is $123,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39773?

The median household income in ZIP code 39773 is $37,437, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39773 in?

ZIP code 39773 observes the CST timezone.