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ZIP Code 39096
Alcorn State University, MS, Jefferson County
Population
2,286
Land area
196.8sq mi
People per sq mi
12
City
Alcorn State University
ZIP 39096 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 39096 at a glance
- ZIP 39096 (Alcorn State University) is 81% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,864 a year, 13% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,400 (48% below Mississippi).
Local data for ZIP 39096
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 39096, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,864
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$88,400
Homeownership
92.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
22.8
Average commute
31.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
14
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
180
$10.4M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.5M
79 loans
Campaign donations
$9,254
5% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 39096, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
271
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 39096, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 39096?
- ZIP code 39096 is in Alcorn State University, MS (Jefferson County).
- What county is ZIP code 39096 in?
- ZIP code 39096 is mostly in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
- How many people live in ZIP code 39096?
- About 2,286 people live in the 39096 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.