39759 ZIP Code – Starkville, Mississippi
39759 is a ZIP code serving Starkville, Mississippi in Oktibbeha County with a population of approximately 43,243 residents. The median household income of $42,761 is near the Mississippi average and well below the national average. Median home values of $225,500 are near the national average, with 45.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $890 is below the national average. Housing consists of 53% single-family (decreasing), 24% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.6%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 27.8, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 39762, 39736, 39753.
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ZIP 39759 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 39759 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43k | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $225k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $890 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.8 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.7% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 49.5% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 39762 – Mississippi State
- 39736 – Artesia
- 39753 – Mayhew
- 39769 – Sturgis
- 39755 – Pheba
- 39743 – Crawford
- 39741 – Cedarbluff
- 39750 – Maben
- 39773 – West Point
- 39701 – Columbus
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39762 | MISSISSIPPI STATE | 4,421 | Not provided |
| 39736 | ARTESIA | 351 | $19,074 |
| 39753 | MAYHEW | Not provided | Not provided |
| 39769 | STURGIS | 1,450 | $49,563 |
| 39755 | PHEBA | 621 | $34,653 |