| City: | Jonestown, Mississippi |
| County: | Coahoma County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:08:37 PM |
| Population: | 673 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.3038, -90.4294 |
| Land Area: | 4.51 sq mi |
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The ZIP does include one street delivery route along Longino Street, which accounts for two delivery records in the system. Most residents rely on the post office for mail pickup. The community's median household income is $28,929, with a median home value of $56,800. About 19.6% of employed residents work from home, which is higher than you'd expect in a town this size.
Only one street appears in the delivery records: Longino Street, with two delivery points. This minimal street infrastructure reflects the community's reliance on PO Box service.
ZIP Code 38639 has 673 residents and 234 households (average 2.88 persons per household). The median age is 36.8 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (98.1%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (36.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 673Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 447Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 149.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $35,313Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 234Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $61,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.23Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,419 | 1,255 | 1,230 | 1,258 | 1,311 | 1,303 | 1,255 | 1,116 | 1,036 | 957 | 606 | 611 | 519 | 447 |
| Decennial Census | 1,257 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 673 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.8
Male Median Age: 26.8
Female Median Age: 39.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 36 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Female | 27 | 32 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 37 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 63 | 60 | 49 | 57 | 44 | 32 | 20 | 44 | 53 | 47 | 32 | 54 | 42 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 11 |
| White: | 3 | 0.45% |
| Black: | 660 | 97.92% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 1.19% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.30% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 674 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 313 | 46.51% | 26.8 years |
| Females: | 360 | 53.49% | 39.3 years |
| Total: | 673 | 100% | 36.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 447 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 447 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 447 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $35,313, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $11,835 (50.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,433. Family households earn a median of $35,938 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,938). By gender, male median income is $29,485 and female is $33,958, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,473 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (26.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,478 | $22,279 | $19,091 | $20,179 | $18,618 | $17,784 | $20,781 | $19,250 | $17,880 | $17,368 | $27,375 | $29,875 | $28,929 | $35,313 |
| Median Family Income | $25,563 | $26,792 | $26,438 | $26,413 | $23,542 | $24,866 | $27,045 | $26,522 | $26,050 | $26,000 | $41,528 | $43,846 | $32,604 | $35,938 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,053 | $8,750 | $8,406 | $8,362 | $8,167 | $8,879 | $9,476 | $10,139 | $10,521 | $10,476 | $12,857 | $15,859 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $37,269 | $36,298 | $39,205 | $39,167 | $33,333 | $24,271 | $33,274 | $32,900 | $26,071 | $31,625 | $36,000 | $27,232 | $25,368 | $29,485 |
| Median Female Income | $19,950 | $19,394 | $18,715 | $19,375 | $18,508 | $22,619 | $23,813 | $24,861 | $24,844 | $25,833 | $26,750 | $25,469 | $24,712 | $33,958 |
| Employed: | 175 | 48.21% |
| Unemployed: | 24 | 6.61% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 164 | 45.18% |
| Total: | 363 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 21.71% |
| Service: | 44 | 25.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 46 | 26.29% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 12.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 26 | 14.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 175 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $61,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $27,100 (79.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,400. The median gross rent is $617, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $332 (116.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.82% (23.44% with a mortgage, 76.56% free-and-clear) and renters 31.18% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.77%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $33,900 | $33,800 | $34,600 | $36,000 | $37,300 | $38,200 | $43,800 | $47,100 | $42,600 | $42,900 | $44,100 | $44,200 | $56,800 | $61,000 |
| Less than $500: | 25 | 43.10% |
| $500 to $999: | 28 | 48.28% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 8.62% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $285 | $263 | $267 | $277 | $300 | $349 | $363 | $400 | $413 | $358 | $475 | $514 | $608 | $617 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 30 | 16.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 98 | 52.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 58 | 31.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 186 | 76.23% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 58 | 23.77% |
| Total Housing Units: | 244 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 150 | 61.48% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 25 | 10.25% |
| Other Units: | 69 | 28.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 244 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 36.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 59.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 27.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.80%). College enrollment is 4.49%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 14 | 4.58% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 34 | 11.11% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 113 | 36.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 74 | 24.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 45 | 14.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 8.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 306 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 258 | 84.31% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 8.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 162 | 35.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 266 | 57.95% |
| No Insurance: | 31 | 6.75% |
| Total: | 459 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 428 | 93.25% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.2% | 31.0% | 40.1% | 42.0% | 44.8% | 43.6% | 37.2% | 36.2% | 36.0% | 45.8% | 25.2% | 27.5% | 33.3% | 27.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 5.62% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 55 | 61.80% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 25 | 28.09% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 4.49% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 5.62% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 80 | 89.89% |
ZIP Code 38639 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 50 people with an annual payroll of $2,151,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 299Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $633,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,151,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 50Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 38639 is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi, within the Clarksdale, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17260) and Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 26,151 people, about 2.57% of whom live in ZIP Code 38639. It covers 4.51 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Clarksdale, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 26,151Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.51 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15551.51 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2836800Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Jonestown town; MississippiSource: Census |
ZIP Code 38639 is in the Coahoma County School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.