NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 39426

MS · Population: 17,393

B
67/100
78
B+
Safety
79
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
51
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 39426

Zip code 39426 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 17,393 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $73,622 and home values around $198,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.5% 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
$73,622
Home Value
$198,900
Rent
$971/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
19.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
Owner-Occupied
87.6%
Rent Burden
15.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability79B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy51C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).