NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 39743

MS · Population: 1,852

C
49/100
56
C+
Safety
54
C+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
18
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 39743

Zip code 39743 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 1,852 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), 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 $48,607, with home values near $80,800 and rents around $757/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 17.2% 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
$48,607
Home Value
$80,800
Rent
$757/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
11.3%
Unemployment
17.2%
Owner-Occupied
91.7%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability54C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy18FLower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted 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).