ZIP Code 39303 in Meridian, MS

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Meridian, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:
Mdn
County:Lauderdale County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:28:33 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.3645, -88.7039
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39303 Meridian, MS - A Point ZIP in Mississippi's Crossroads City

ZIP Code 39303, Meridian

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLauderdale County, MS
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points504 (183 businesses)
PO Boxes321
Also Known AsMdn
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 39305
Key Facts
  • This is a point ZIP with no geographic territory, located entirely within ZIP 39305
  • The post office maintains 321 PO Boxes and serves 183 businesses at this location
  • All 88 street delivery records point to a single address on 29th Avenue with unit designators
  • Street delivery is available through one city carrier route despite the PO Box classification
  • This ZIP isn't a PO Box Only Zone, so alternative delivery exists nearby through other Meridian ZIP codes

A Location, Not a Territory

ZIP code 39303 serves a specific location in Meridian, Mississippi rather than a geographic territory. It's a point ZIP enclosed entirely within the larger ZIP 39305. The post office at this location maintains 321 PO Boxes and serves 183 businesses, making it a commercial hub within the city.

Single-Address Delivery

All street delivery records for 39303 connect to a single address: 29th Avenue. The 88 ZIP+4 records all include unit designators, suggesting a multi-tenant commercial or office complex. This isn't unusual for PO Box-classified ZIPs in larger cities. They often serve specific buildings or facilities rather than neighborhoods.

Meridian's Mail Network

Meridian has multiple ZIP codes, and 39303 functions as a supplemental postal point within the city's broader mail infrastructure. Street delivery in this area runs through a single city carrier route. Residents and businesses here can receive mail at 29th Avenue units or rent one of the 321 PO Boxes at the facility.

Street Name Patterns

Single Building Unit Designators

Only one street address exists in this ZIP, with all 88 records using unit numbers at 29th Avenue.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39303 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 169 people with an annual payroll of $6,516,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:479Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:14Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,503,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,516,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:169Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39303 is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, within the Meridian, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32940) and Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 87,408 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 39303. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Meridian, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:32940Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:87,408Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:2846640Source: Census
Place Name:Meridian city; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39304 | | 39302

Schools in ZIP Code 39303


We could not locate which school district 39303 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

T J Harris Elementary 3951 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39307
District: Meridian Public School DistrictNearby
George Washington Carver Middle 900 44th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39307
District: Meridian Public School DistrictNearby
Crestwood Elementary School 730 Crestwood Dr.
Meridian, MS 39301
District: Meridian Public School DistrictNearby
Marion Park Complex 2815 25th St.
Meridian, MS 39301
District: Meridian Public School DistrictNearby
Magnolia Middle School 1350 24th Street
Meridian, MS 39305
District: Meridian Public School DistrictNearby
The Pentecostal Christian Academy 1811 Old Marion Rd
Meridian, MS 39301
District: Private SchoolNearby
Newton County Academy 14602 Hwy 15
Decatur, MS 39327
District: Private SchoolNearby
Kemper Academy 149 Walnut Ave
De Kalb, MS 39328
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39303


Meridian Community College 910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307-5801
Type: Post Secondary
East Central Community College 15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327-0129
Type: Post Secondary
University Of West Alabama Station One
Livingston, AL 35470
Type: Post Secondary
East Mississippi Community College 1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358-0158
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Baptist College 4229 Hwy 15 N
Laurel, MS 39440-9989
Type: Post Secondary
Hatfield's Mississippi College Of Beauty Culture 732 Sawmill Rd
Laurel, MS 39440
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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 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]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov