NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 39744

MS · Population: 5,692

C
49/100
54
C+
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
31
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 39744

Zip code 39744 is located in Mississippi and is home to approximately 5,692 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 $41,954, with home values near $96,800 and rents around $612/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 10.6% 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
$41,954
Home Value
$96,800
Rent
$612/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
14%
Unemployment
10.6%
Owner-Occupied
78.3%
Rent Burden
17.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety54C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy31DLower 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).