| City: | Piney Woods, Mississippi |
| County: | Rankin County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:38 PM |
| Population: | 24 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 601 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.0580, -89.9902 |
| Land Area: | 0.023 sq mi |
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This ZIP serves Piney Woods School, a historic boarding school in Rankin County, Mississippi. All 24 residents live in group quarters on campus. Zero housing units exist within this ZIP's boundaries.
With a median age of 17.9 years, this is one of the youngest communities in Mississippi. The entire population consists of noninstitutionalized group quarters residents, which means boarding school students. The school operates as a self-contained campus with its own post office.
The post office maintains just 2 PO Boxes and 4 business delivery points. Mail arrives via rural carrier routes (2 distinct routes). General Delivery is also available. Street delivery includes Ward Lane and Highway 49 South, likely serving campus facilities.
Among adults 25 and over (13 people, likely faculty and staff), 100% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. This exceptionally high educational attainment reflects the school's professional staff. All residents were born in the United States.
This is a PO Box Only Delivery Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists for the campus area. The post office opened before October 2004, when USPS began tracking introduction dates. It's classified as a Post Office facility with no city carrier delivery.
Limited street infrastructure serves campus facilities and post office access from Highway 49.
ZIP Code 39148 has 24 residents and 0 households. The median age is 17.9 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 16.7% male and 83.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (75.0%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Asian (8.3%, much higher than the state average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 6Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,043.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 6 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 24 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 17.9
Male Median Age: 22.5
Female Median Age: 17.7
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 0 | 0% |
| Black: | 18 | 75.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 4.17% |
| Asian: | 2 | 8.33% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 4.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 8.33% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 4 | 16.67% | 22.5 years |
| Females: | 20 | 83.33% | 17.7 years |
| Total: | 24 | 100% | 17.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 6 | 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: | 6 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% 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 -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 39148 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 42Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 39148 is located in Rankin County, Mississippi, within the Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27140) and Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 539,057 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 39148. It covers 0.023 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.004 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Jackson, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 539,057Source: Census |
| MSA: | Jackson, MS MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.023 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.004 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 39148 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 2 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 February 1, 2026.