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ZIP Code 39440
Laurel, Mississippi

ZIP code 39440 is in Laurel, located in Jones County, Mississippi, within the Laurel metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 19,759. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $29,128, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
19,759
Census ZCTA
County
Jones
FIPS 28067
Median income (est.)
$29,128
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
19.756 mi²
+ 0.326 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityLaurel, MS
CountyJones County (FIPS 28067)
StateMississippi (FIPS 28)
Metro Area (MSA)Laurel, MS Micro Area (29860)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates31.693213, -89.14725
Land / Water Area19.756 mi² land · 0.326 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 7,020 individual tax returns filed in 39440 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
44.9%
$25K–$50K
31.1%
$50K–$75K
10.7%
$75K–$100K
5.1%
$100K–$200K
5.4%
$200K+
2.9%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 38% of 39440's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($29,128) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 39440's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$29,128
▲ 15.2%
Filers earning $200K+
2.9%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
7,020
▼ 1.5%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/39440/soi?year=… $25K 2020 $25K 2021 $29K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 39440 ZCTA.

2000
21,391
 
2010
21,305
▼ -0.4%
2020
19,759
▼ -7.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number274160
City AliasesAntioch, Calhoun, Cleo, Errata, Glade, Hoy, Laurel, Lightsey, Limbert, Myrick, Pendorff, Pine Belt Reg, Pine Belt Regional Airport, Pineview, Powers, Shady Grove, Strengthford, Tuckers Crossing

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39440 in?

ZIP code 39440 is in Jones County, Mississippi (county FIPS code 28067).

What city is ZIP code 39440?

The primary USPS city for 39440 is Laurel, MS.

What metro area (MSA) is 39440 in?

39440 is part of the Laurel, MS Micro Area (MSA code 29860).

What is the population of ZIP code 39440?

The 2020 Census population of 39440 was 19,759 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 39440?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 39440 is about $29,128, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.