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ZIP Code 39440
Laurel, MS, Jones County
Population
19,385
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,095
City
Laurel
ZIP 39440 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 39440 at a glance
- ZIP 39440 (Laurel) is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,947, 17% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,400 (26% below Mississippi) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for ZIP 39440
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools11
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices2
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants106
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
Housing and community stats
ZIP 39440, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,947
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$125,400
Prices +9.5% in a year
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
18.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
712
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
12,854
$552M annual payroll
PPP loans
$70.87M
1,031 loans
Campaign donations
$149K
6% D, 34% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 39440, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
59.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 39440, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 39440
ZIP codes near 39440
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 39443Sharon | 5.1 mi | 292.1 |
| 39477Sandersville | 9.4 mi | 5.2 |
| 39437Ellisville | 10 mi | 169.6 |
| 39480Soso | 11 mi | 49 |
| 39481Soso | 13 mi | 37.5 |
| 39439Heidelberg | 14 mi | 136.6 |
| 39464Ovett | 14 mi | 106.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 39440?
- ZIP code 39440 is in Laurel, MS (Jones County).
- What county is ZIP code 39440 in?
- ZIP code 39440 is mostly in Jones County, Mississippi.
- How many people live in ZIP code 39440?
- About 19,385 people live in the 39440 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.