Estimated zip code population in 2022: 2,336 Zip code population in 2010: 2,193 Zip code population in 2000: 2,112
Houses and condos: 1,362 Renter-occupied apartments: 171
% of renters here:
15%
State:
30%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 39039: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Land area: 142.8 sq. mi. Water area: 0.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 16 people per square mile
(very low).
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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:
0.7% ($1,171)
Mississippi:
0.7% ($1,161)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,261 (0.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $754 (0.7%)
Business Search- 14 Million verified businesses
Males: 1,430
(61.3%)
Females: 904
(38.7%)
For population 25 years and over in 39039:
High school or higher: 92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Unemployed: 2.2%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in 39039:
Never married: 31.7%
Now married: 41.3%
Separated: 7.5%
Widowed: 4.1%
Divorced: 15.5%
Zip code 39039 compared to state average:
Unemployed percentage below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $158,518
39039:
$158,518
Mississippi:
$162,500
According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in 39039 zip code as of May 17, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 39039 is 335 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this zip code is near the state average.
Median resident age:
This zip code:
39.5 years
Mississippi median age:
38.9 years
Average household size:
This zip code:
2.0 people
Mississippi:
2.5 people
Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 39039, filed in 2021:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $59,862 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$59,862
State:
$54,084
Salary/wage: $48,145 (reported on 82.2% of returns)
Here:
$48,145
State:
$45,187
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1166.7% for AGIs below $25k, 3685.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 7106.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10160.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18634.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $832 (reported on 21.8% of returns)
This zip code:
$832
Mississippi:
$1,434
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.8% for AGIs below $25k, 5.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 35.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 108.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $6,710 (reported on 9.9% of returns)
Here:
$6,710
State:
$6,661
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 23.3% for AGIs below $25k, 77.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 768.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$22,638 (reported on 7.9% of returns)
Here:
+$22,638
State:
+$16,833
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 38.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2472.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Profit/loss from business: +$4,165 (reported on 16.8% of returns)
Here:
+$4,165
State:
+$7,724
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 72.2% for AGIs below $25k, 195.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 541.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $15,843 (reported on 6.9% of returns)
39039:
$15,843
Mississippi:
$17,717
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 232.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1242.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)
Total itemized deductions: $31,040 (reported on 5.0% of returns)
Here:
$31,040
State:
$34,027
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 297.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1325.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Charity contributions: $15,825 (reported on 4.0% of returns)
Here:
$15,825
State:
$14,997
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 103.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 592.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxes paid: $5,040 (reported on 5.0% of returns)
39039:
$5,040
State:
$6,353
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 35.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 252.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Earned income credit: $2,508 (reported on 25.7% of returns)
Here:
$2,508
State:
$2,689
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 160.4% for AGIs below $25k, 104.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 96.0%
Here:
96%
State:
94%
(% for various income ranges: 94.4% for AGIs below $25k, 96.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 92.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 100.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 100.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)
Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 39039, filed in 2013:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $46,116 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$46,116
State:
$46,197
Salary/wage: $40,799 (reported on 84.0% of returns)
Here:
$40,799
State:
$38,549
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 80.1% for AGIs below $25k, 83.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 80.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 63.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $874 (reported on 24.5% of returns)
This zip code:
$874
Mississippi:
$1,482
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs below $25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Ordinary dividends: $1,844 (reported on 9.6% of returns)
Here:
$1,844
State:
$5,401
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs below $25k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.7% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$7,786 (reported on 7.4% of returns)
Here:
+$7,786
State:
+$12,121
Profit/loss from business: +$7,340 (reported on 16.0% of returns)
Here:
+$7,340
State:
+$10,220
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.0% for AGIs below $25k, 2.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.3% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $14,833 (reported on 6.4% of returns)
39039:
$14,833
Mississippi:
$13,665
Total itemized deductions: $20,683 (27% of AGI, reported on 24.5% of returns)
Here:
$20,683
State:
$22,078
Here:
26.7% of AGI
State:
21.8% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 15.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Charity contributions: $4,821 (reported on 20.2% of returns)
Here:
$4,821
State:
$6,081
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Taxes paid: $4,113 (reported on 24.5% of returns)
39039:
$4,113
State:
$5,794
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Earned income credit: $2,588 (reported on 26.6% of returns)
Here:
$2,588
State:
$2,710
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 9.7% for AGIs below $25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k)
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 63.8%
Here:
64%
State:
60%
(% for various income ranges: 57.9% for AGIs below $25k, 58.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 69.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 75.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 81.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)
Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 39039, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $34,157 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:
$34,157
State:
$36,110
Salary/wage: $30,965 (reported on 84.7% of returns)
Here:
$30,965
State:
$31,757
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 321.4% for AGIs below $10k, 84.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 86.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 79.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 78.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 47.0% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable interest for individuals: $1,304 (reported on 29.0% of returns)
This zip code:
$1,304
Mississippi:
$1,649
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 14.7% for AGIs below $10k, 1.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)
Taxable dividends: $1,395 (reported on 13.0% of returns)
Here:
$1,395
State:
$3,089
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.8% for AGIs below $10k, 0.4% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.5% for AGIs over 100k)
Net capital gain/loss: +$6,360 (reported on 9.0% of returns)
Here:
+$6,360
State:
+$8,427
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.0% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, -0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 7.3% for AGIs over 100k)
Profit/loss from business: +$4,270 (reported on 15.5% of returns)
Here:
+$4,270
State:
+$8,818
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -14.3% for AGIs below $10k, 2.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.0% for AGIs $75k-100k)
IRA payment deduction: $2,556 (reported on 1.9% of returns)
39039:
$2,556
Mississippi:
$3,024
Total itemized deductions: $16,233 (22% of AGI, reported on 19.8% of returns)
Here:
$16,233
State:
$17,896
Here:
21.5% of AGI
State:
22.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 13.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.2% for AGIs over 100k)
Charity contributions deductions: $4,379 (6% of AGI, reported on 16.9% of returns)
Here:
$4,379
State:
$4,735
Here:
5.7% of AGI
State:
5.7% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs over 100k)
Total tax: $4,894 (reported on 64.6% of returns)
39039:
$4,894
State:
$5,562
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.3% for AGIs below $10k, 2.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.0% for AGIs over 100k)
Earned income credit: $2,164 (reported on 31.4% of returns)
Here:
$2,164
State:
$2,107
Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 64.8%
Here:
65%
State:
65%
(% for various income ranges: 61.8% for AGIs below $10k, 64.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 61.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 73.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 58.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 84.1% for AGIs over 100k)
Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 11 Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,148
Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 10 (10 now married, 0 unmarried) Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 377 (149 now married, 228 unmarried)
Housing units in zip code 39039 with a mortgage: 493 (25 second mortgage, 26 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,543 Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $502
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
17.9%
Whole state:
19.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:
3.2%
Whole state:
10.3%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
7.1
State:
6.3
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
5.2
State:
4.8
Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages
Notable locations in zip code 39039: North Central Volunteer Fire Department (A), Benton Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in zip code 39039 include: New Liberty Church (A), Oak Grove Church (B), Peters Chapel Church (C), Pleasant Grove Church (D), Rose Hill Church (E), Saint James Church (F), Saint Luke Church (G), Antioch Church (H), Silver Mountain Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Coopers Cemetery (1), Lacy Cemetery (2), Pickett Cemetery (3), Hoover Cemetery (4), Locust Grove Cemetery (5), Rucker Cemetery (6), Riley Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bell Branch (A), Little Walesheba Creek (B), Sandy Run (C), Burg Creek (D), Mulberry Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Size of family households: 277 2-persons, 326 3-persons, 51 4-persons, 147 5-persons, 8 7-or-more-persons
Size of nonfamily households: 351 1-person
203 married couples with children.
144 single-parent households (121 men, 23 women).
99.6% of residents of 39039 zip code speak English at home.
Foreign born population: 0 (0.0%)
:
0.0%
Whole state:
2.2%
21%Nigerian
19%American
6%African
6%Irish
2%English
1%German
1%European
Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:
AQUATERRA ENGINEERING LLC, COLEMANS SUPER SAVER FACILITY (OLD HIGHWAY 16 in BENTON, MS)
STATE MASTER (Mississippi compliance, permits, activity tracking ) - ENSITE-MSG120028, NPDES NON-MAJOR National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit Business SIC classification: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS Alternative names: YAZOO COUNTY
BENTON ACADEMY INC (216 ACADEMY DRIVE in BENTON, MS)
STATE MASTER (Mississippi compliance, permits, activity tracking ) - ENSITE-MS0059617, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit Business SIC classification: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS Alternative names: YAZOO COUNTY
BOATNER ENTERPRISES INC, DBA BENTON 66 (6161 HIGHWAY 16 EAST in BENTON, MS)
STATE MASTER (Mississippi compliance, permits, activity tracking ) - ENSITE-MS0054089, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit Business SIC classification: GAS AND OTHER SERVICES COMBINED Alternative names: YAZOO COUNTY
HENRY JOHNSTON SWINE WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (HIGHWAY 433 in BENTON, MS)
STATE MASTER (Mississippi compliance, permits, activity tracking ) - ENSITE-MSU005036, WASTEWATER FACILITY National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit Business SIC classification: HOGS Alternative names: HENERY JOHNSTON'S FARM
BENTON ACADEMY INC. (P.O. BOX 308 in BENTON, MS)
COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
BENTON FARM SUPPLY (BOX 303 in BENTON, MS)
COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 8.7% Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 6.5%
38.7%Electricity
26.8%Utility gas
25.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
7.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
2.1%Other fuel
Population in 1990: 1,114. Population change in the 1990s: +998 (+89.6%).
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 2,056
Northeast: 12
Midwest: 81
South: 164
West: 5
71% of the 39039 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 65% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Mississippi.
95% of the 39039 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 63% moved from this county. Out of people who lived in different houses, 32% moved from different county within same state.
Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 61
Here:
49.5%
Mississippi:
16.1%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 10
Here:
9.5%
Mississippi:
14.6%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:
0.0%
Mississippi:
12.8%
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
65,409Business and financial operations occupations
53,374Management occupations
50,123Health technologists and technicians
29,644Office and administrative support occupations
26,091Material moving occupations
11,075Food preparation and serving related occupations
Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:
Educational Services: Elementary and Secondary Schools (20-49 employees: 1 establishment)
Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (1-4: 2)
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (1-4: 1)
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: Golf Courses and Country Clubs (1-4: 1)
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: Travel Agencies (1-4: 1)
Utilities: Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (1-4: 1)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (1-4: 1)
Fatal accident statistics in 2014:
Fatal accident count: 2
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
Fatalities: 2
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Fatal accident statistics in 2013:
Fatal accident count: 3
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 5
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 1
Fatalities: 3
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 7
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 28. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 39 took place in 2009, and the least - 11 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (56.9%), and Structure Fires (25.8%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 39039
100% rural population.
(61.3%)
(38.7%)
Nearest zip codes: 39179, 39146, 39040, 39071, 39194, 39046.
Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 28. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 39 took place in 2009, and the least - 11 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (56.9%), and Structure Fires (25.8%).