ZIP Code 39117 in Morton, MS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Morton, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:
Polkville
Counties:Scott County[Primary]
Rankin County
Smith County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:09:59 PM
Population:10,573 [See All]
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.3891, -89.6505
Land Area:251.074 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 39117 has 10,573 residents and 3,764 households (average 2.77 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, about the same as the state (39.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.3%, much higher than the state average of 56.0%) and Black or African American (20.0%, much lower than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9%, which is much higher than the state average (3.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:10,573Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:9,638Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:11,866Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:42.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$53,291Source: Census ACS
Households:3,764Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$103,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.77Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.15Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,5209,64610,03510,62610,57110,72210,96110,84210,65910,35410,7479,8329,638
Decennial Census10,697------------------10,573------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 38.1

Male Median Age: 35.7

Female Median Age: 40

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3863954743873192922943303093013173363422592041306952
Female379360394332281306315324313316308373371306242167137153
Total765755868719600598609654622617625709713565446297206205
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,69657.37%
Black:2,11118.09%
Hispanic:*1,57313.48%
Asian:240.21%
American Indian:1311.12%
Hawaiian:10.01%
Other:1,1359.72%
Total:11,671100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,19649.14%35.7 years
Females:5,37750.86%40.0 years
Total:10,573100%38.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:9,38597.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:240.25%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2292.38%
Total Population:9,638100%
Total Native Population:9,40997.62%
Total Foreign-born Population:2292.38%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $53,291, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,026 (32.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,015. Family households earn a median of $63,649 versus $27,027 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,622). By gender, male median income is $49,481 and female is $32,533, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,948 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.5%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,265$39,013$39,930$37,474$34,150$34,351$36,662$39,876$42,276$47,810$55,390$52,926$53,291
Median Family Income$44,424$43,226$46,351$46,837$40,093$40,019$40,917$43,125$51,020$53,568$57,269$59,363$63,649
Median NonFamily Income$22,385$23,780$23,289$23,022$20,750$20,162$18,349$19,601$17,959$18,065$22,500$27,457$27,027
Median Male Income$38,014$33,101$33,851$32,750$32,427$32,081$35,284$38,621$38,266$40,433$43,459$47,951$49,481
Median Female Income$27,235$26,689$26,439$28,951$27,798$27,732$29,059$30,647$31,429$29,396$34,355$35,851$32,533
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,83052.02%
Unemployed:941.28%
Not In Labor Force:3,43946.71%
Total:7,363100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:96025.07%
Service:47812.48%
Sales and Office:92024.02%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:58615.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:88623.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,830100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $103,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $42,300 (68.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,000. The median gross rent is $957, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $378 (65.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $212. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.28% (44.68% with a mortgage, 55.32% free-and-clear) and renters 25.72% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.14%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$61,600$65,000$70,100$72,500$70,600$82,700$80,200$80,300$76,900$88,800$84,400$93,200$103,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:101.19%
$500 to $999:37444.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:29935.47%
$1,500 to $1,999:10.12%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:15918.86%
Total:843100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$579$539$620$613$664$671$718$719$745$749$823$830$957
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,08833.19%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,34741.09%
Renter Occupied:84325.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,278100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,27886.86%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):49613.14%
Total Housing Units:3,774100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,71972.05%
Multi-Family Units:762.01%
Other Units:97925.94%
Total Housing Units:3,774100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 16.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.00%). College enrollment is 10.85%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6089.83%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5028.11%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,89430.61%
Some college, no degree:1,84129.76%
Associate's degree:65010.51%
Bachelor's degree:5348.63%
Graduate or professional degree:1582.55%
Total:6,187100%
High school or higher:5,07782.06%
Bachelor's degree or higher:69211.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,44453.90%
Public Insurance:3,32732.94%
No Insurance:1,32913.16%
Total:10,100100%
Has Health Insurance:8,77186.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty15.5%14.9%14.6%13.8%17.7%13.0%13.3%16.0%14.4%12.7%15.8%18.2%16.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1546.21%
Kindergarten:1114.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):99240.00%
High school (grades 9-12):95438.47%
College or graduate school:26910.85%
Total:2,480100%
Early Childhood:26510.69%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,05782.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39117 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 112 business establishments, employing about 3,470 people with an annual payroll of $138,182,000. USPS data shows 4,284 residential mailboxes and 166 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:4,284Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:166Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,743Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:4,176Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:84Source: USPS
# of Businesses:112Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$31,930,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$138,182,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:3,470Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39117 is located in Scott County, Mississippi, within the Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27140) and Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 615,908 people, about 1.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 39117. It covers 251.074 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.53 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Jackson, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:27140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:615,908Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:251.074 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.53 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12754.48 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2849080Source: Census
Place Name:Morton city; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39119 | | 39116

Schools in ZIP Code 39117


ZIP Code 39117 is in the Scott County School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.

Morton Elementary School 265 E Second Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
District: Scott County School District
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School 128 M.l. King Drive
Morton, MS 39117
District: Scott County School District
Morton High School 238 East Fourth Avenue
Morton, MS 39117
District: Scott County School District
Good Shepherd Lutheran School 6035 Hwy 25
Brandon, MS 39047
District: Private SchoolNearby
Brandon First Umc Kindergarten 205 Mary Ann Dr
Brandon, MS 39042
District: Private SchoolNearby
Carthage Christian Academy 111 Dona Dr
Carthage, MS 39051
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39117


Wesley Biblical Seminary 1880 E County Line Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157-1920
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Hair Design-Pearl 3167 Hwy 80 E
Pearl, MS 39208
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Hair Design-Jackson 5420 I-55 Frontage Rd N
Jackson, MS 39211
Type: Post Secondary
Board Of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions Of Higher Learning 3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
Type: Post Secondary
Mississippi Community College Board 3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Health & Technology- Jackson 411 Briarwood Dr Bldg 400
Jackson, MS 39206
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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