ZIP Code 39479 Demographics & Data

All About Seminary, MS (ZIP Code 39479)

Mississippi

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 39479

The ZIP Code 39479 is associated with the city of Seminary in Mississippi in Covington County in the U.S. An estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $45,580. The median age in 39479 is estimated to at 34.9 years, and about 17.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. In this Mississippi region, an estimated 88.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,846. The current population estimate is 6,153.

Population in 39479

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 39479 is 6,153.

Seminary, MS

The 39479 ZIP Code is associated with Seminary, MS in Covington County.

Area Codes associated with 39479

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 39479 include 601.

Sunrise / Sunset in 39479

Sunrise: 6:33 am
Sunset: 4:55 pm
Sunrise in 39479 6:33 am
Sunrise in 39479 4:55 pm

Weather forecast for 39479

This Afternoon's forecast for 39479: Sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 39479

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 39479 Good

Internet in 39479

About 81.7% of households in ZIP Code 39479 have a computer, while approximately 48.9% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 39479

Males comprise about 49.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 39479, while females account for approximately 51.0%.

Health Insurance in 39479

Approximately 12.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 39479 (Seminary, MS) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 39479

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 39479, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 39479 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 39479 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.5%), followed by Black or African American (3.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 39479. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 39479

Industry Percent
White 96.5%
Black or African American 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 39479

The median household income in ZIP Code 39479 is $45,580, while the region's mean household income is $58,194. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,846. The per capita income in ZIP Code 39479 of $21,846 is approximately 10.35% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $24,369. An estimated 14.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately51.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.7% of the population in 39479 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 1.2% of 39479 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 16.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 12.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.3%
$200,000 or more per year 1.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 39479

In ZIP Code 39479, 88.6% of the population graduated high school, while 11.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.7% in this Covington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 39479

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 37.7%
Some college, no degree 27.9%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate or professional degree 3.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479

Residents of ZIP Code 39479 are younger than average. The median age of 34.9 years in ZIP Code 39479 is approximately 8.4% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 39479 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 39479 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.5%
5 to 9 years 7.9%
10 to 14 years 4.6%
15 to 19 years 7.0%
20 to 24 years 8.0%
25 to 34 years 16.1%
35 to 44 years 9.7%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 6.5%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 8.8%
75 to 84 years 4.3%
85 years and over 2.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 39479

In ZIP Code 39479, 98.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Covington County region.

Language Spoken in 39479

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.5%
Spanish 0.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 39479, an estimated 19.1% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Covington County region.

Age of Housing in 39479

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 6.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 11.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.5%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479

In 39479, 53.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.4 minutes. Approximately 22.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 39479 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.1% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 39479 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 7.8%
Construction 18.1%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Retail trade 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.5%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 1.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.4%
Other services, except public administration 6.0%
Public administration 4.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 39479 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 39479 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 39479 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 39479 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 39479

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 39479. 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 39479. 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 39479

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 39479 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 39479 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.35 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.85% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.82% 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 39479. This visualizes electricity rates in 39479 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 39479

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 39479 12.14¢/kWh 11.58¢/kWh 8.59¢/kWh
Mississippi 13.01¢/kWh 11.94¢/kWh 6.84¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 39479

Month ZIP Code 39479 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.52 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.83 3 6.31
Mar 5.42 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.63 5.13 7.3
May 5.71 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.52 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.46 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.75 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.74 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.78 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.3 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.54 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 39479. This visualizes solar power levels in 39479 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 39479 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 39479, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 39479 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Covington County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 39479. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 39479

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 10
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Vehicle loan or lease 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 39479

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 8
Incorrect information on your report 5
Managing the loan or lease 1
* 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 39479. 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.