NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 39702

MS · Population: 23,524

C+
52/100
57
C+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
37
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 39702

Zip code 39702 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 23,524 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 52/100), 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 $49,946, with home values near $134,800 and rents around $860/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.9% 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
$49,946
Home Value
$134,800
Rent
$860/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
20.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
Owner-Occupied
65.1%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy37DLower unemployment = higher
Overall52C+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).