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Zip Code 39120

MS · Population: 29,526

C+
51/100
52
C+
Safety
38
D
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 39120

Zip code 39120 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 29,526 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $99,000 and median rent of $695/month against a median income of $38,255. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$38,255
Home Value
$99,000
Rent
$695/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
20.5%
Unemployment
6.7%
Owner-Occupied
65.2%
Rent Burden
21.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety52C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability38DLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).