NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 39553

MS · Population: 17,768

C+
56/100
59
C+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 39553

Zip code 39553 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 17,768 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

The median household income here is $55,542, with home values near $143,400 and rents around $924/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.4% 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
$55,542
Home Value
$143,400
Rent
$924/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
20.7%
Unemployment
8.4%
Owner-Occupied
73%
Rent Burden
20% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).