ZIP Code 39601 Demographics & Data

All About Brookhaven, MS (ZIP Code 39601)

Mississippi

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 39601

The ZIP Code 39601 is associated with the city of Brookhaven in Mississippi in Lincoln County in the U.S. About 20.0% of residents in ZIP Code 39601 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 37.0 years. In this Mississippi region, an estimated 86.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,941. The median household income is $44,076, while about 19% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 23,288.

Population in 39601

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 39601 is 23,288.

Brookhaven, MS

The 39601 ZIP Code is associated with Brookhaven, MS in Lincoln County.

Area Codes associated with 39601

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 39601 include 601.

Sunrise / Sunset in 39601

Sunrise: 6:40 am
Sunset: 4:58 pm
Sunrise in 39601 6:40 am
Sunrise in 39601 4:58 pm

Weather forecast for 39601

Tonight's forecast for 39601: A chance of rain showers between 1am and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3am and 5am. Cloudy. Low around 54, with temperatures rising to around 60 overnight. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 39601

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 39601 Good

Internet in 39601

About 82.4% of households in ZIP Code 39601 have a computer, while approximately 66.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 39601

Males make up an estimated 46.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 39601, while females comprise about 53.4%.

Health Insurance in 39601

Approximately 12.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 39601 (Brookhaven, MS) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 39601

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 39601, 99.9% is one race, while 0.1% are two or more races. Approximately 0.7% of 39601 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 39601 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (61.6%), followed by Black or African American (37.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 39601. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 39601

Industry Percent
White 61.6%
Black or African American 37.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
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 39601

The median household income in ZIP Code 39601 is $44,076, while the region's mean household income is $63,300. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,941. The per capita income in ZIP Code 39601 of $23,941 is approximately 1.76% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $24,369. An estimated 18.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately98.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.1% of the population in 39601 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 13.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.2% of 39601 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 39601. 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 39601

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.2%
$200,000 or more per year 3.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 39601

In ZIP Code 39601, 86.0% of the population graduated high school, while 18.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.0% in this Lincoln County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 39601

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 35.0%
Some college, no degree 20.2%
Associate's degree 12.8%
Bachelor's degree 11.1%
Graduate or professional degree 6.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 39601. 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 39601

Residents of ZIP Code 39601 are younger than average. The median age of 37.0 years in ZIP Code 39601 is approximately 2.89% lower 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 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 39601 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 39601 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 39601. 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 39601

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.7%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 7.2%
15 to 19 years 6.1%
20 to 24 years 6.7%
25 to 34 years 11.5%
35 to 44 years 13.2%
45 to 54 years 12.7%
55 to 59 years 6.2%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 8.7%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 1.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 39601

In ZIP Code 39601, 98.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lincoln County region.

Language Spoken in 39601

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.4%
Spanish 0.7%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 39601. 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 39601

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 39601, an estimated 20.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Lincoln County region.

Age of Housing in 39601

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 14.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 8.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 39601. 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 39601

In 39601, 53.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.4 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 39601 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 39601 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 39601. 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 39601

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.9%
Construction 5.8%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Retail trade 14.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 0.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.3%
Other services, except public administration 3.9%
Public administration 4.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 39601 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 39601. 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 39601

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 39601 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 39601 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 39601 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 39601

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 39601. 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 39601. 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 39601

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 39601 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 39601 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.34 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.61% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.97% 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 39601. This visualizes electricity rates in 39601 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 39601

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 39601 8.17¢/kWh 7.85¢/kWh 5.85¢/kWh
Mississippi 13.24¢/kWh 12.09¢/kWh 6.84¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 39601

Month ZIP Code 39601 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.62 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.97 3 6.31
Mar 5.3 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.77 5.13 7.3
May 5.64 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.41 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.53 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.78 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.78 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.19 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.5 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 39601. This visualizes solar power levels in 39601 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 39601 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 39601, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 39601 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Lincoln County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 39601. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 39601

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 114
Credit reporting or credit repair services 35
Debt collection 5
Mortgage 5
Checking or savings account 4
Other 8
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 39601

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 84
Improper use of your report 49
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 12
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
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 39601. 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.