ZIP Code 39443 Demographics & Data

All About Laurel, MS (ZIP Code 39443)

Mississippi

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 39443

The ZIP Code 39443 is associated with the city of Laurel in Mississippi in Jones County in the U.S. Median househould income is at $46,009, with an estimated 14% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in 39443 is estimated to at 39.5 years, and about 21.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Mississippi region, an estimated 88.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $26,054. The current population estimate is 21,572.

Population in 39443

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 39443 is 21,572.

Laurel, MS

The 39443 ZIP Code is associated with Laurel, MS in Jones County.

Area Codes associated with 39443

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 39443 include 601.

Sunrise / Sunset in 39443

Sunrise: 6:34 am
Sunset: 5:45 pm
Sunrise in 39443 6:34 am
Sunrise in 39443 5:45 pm

Weather forecast for 39443

This Afternoon's forecast for 39443: Partly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Current air quality in 39443

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 39443 Good

Internet in 39443

About 82.3% of households in ZIP Code 39443 have a computer, while approximately 61.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 39443

Males comprise about 49.5% of the overall population in ZIP Code 39443, while females account for approximately 50.5%.

Health Insurance in 39443

Approximately 11.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 39443 (Laurel, MS) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 39443

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 39443, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 39443 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 39443 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.9%), followed by Black or African American (14.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 39443

Industry Percent
White 84.9%
Black or African American 14.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 39443

The median household income in ZIP Code 39443 is $46,009, while the region's mean household income is $66,916. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,054. The per capita income in ZIP Code 39443 of $26,054 is approximately 6.91% more than the per capita income in Mississippi overall of $24,369. An estimated 13.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately45.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.6% of the population in 39443 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.7% of 39443 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 39443

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.7%
$200,000 or more per year 4.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 39443

In ZIP Code 39443, 88.4% of the population graduated high school, while 17.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.8% in this Jones County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 39443

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 32.8%
Some college, no degree 27.9%
Associate's degree 10.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.5%
Graduate or professional degree 7.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 39443

Residents of ZIP Code 39443 are older than average. The median age of 39.5 years in ZIP Code 39443 is approximately 3.67% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.1% of the population in 39443 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 39443 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 39443

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 7.4%
10 to 14 years 7.3%
15 to 19 years 7.3%
20 to 24 years 3.9%
25 to 34 years 11.6%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 12.0%
55 to 59 years 7.2%
60 to 64 years 7.6%
65 to 74 years 11.1%
75 to 84 years 4.6%
85 years and over 1.7%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 39443

In ZIP Code 39443, 97.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Jones County region.

Language Spoken in 39443

Language Spoken Percent
English only 97.6%
Spanish 2.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 39443

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 39443, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Jones County region.

Age of Housing in 39443

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 17.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.7%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 39443

In 39443, 57.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.6 minutes. Approximately 21.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 39443 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 39443 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 39443

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 8.1%
Construction 9.5%
Manufacturing 16.5%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.8%
Information 0.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.6%
Other services, except public administration 6.1%
Public administration 4.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 39443 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 39443

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 39443 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 39443 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 39443 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 39443

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 39443

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 39443 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 39443 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes electricity rates in 39443 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 39443

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 39443 11.09¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh 5.59¢/kWh
Mississippi 14.26¢/kWh 12.67¢/kWh 6.83¢/kWh
United States 17.01¢/kWh 12.22¢/kWh 7.89¢/kWh

Solar Power in 39443

Month ZIP Code 39443 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.77 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.93 3 6.31
Mar 5.29 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.76 5.13 7.3
May 5.7 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.61 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.7 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.87 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.96 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.8 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.24 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.47 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes solar power levels in 39443 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 39443 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 39443, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 39443 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Jones County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 39443

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 33
Credit reporting or credit repair services 20
Mortgage 6
Credit card 3
Debt collection 3
Other 10
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 39443

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 26
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 12
Incorrect information on your report 9
Improper use of your report 6
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 4
Other 18
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 39443. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.