| City: | Meridian, Mississippi |
| City Alias: | Nas Meridian, Naval Air Sta Meridian |
| Names to Avoid: | Mdn, Naval Air Station |
| County: | Lauderdale County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:28:37 AM |
| Population: | 163 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 601 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.5545, -88.6040 |
| Land Area: | 9.568 sq mi |
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Naval Air Station Meridian (NAS Meridian), one of the Navy's two jet strike pilot training facilities, operates under dedicated ZIP code 39309 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Located 11 miles northeast of Meridian, this is one of the Navy's newest premier air installations, specifically designed for jet aircraft rather than propeller planes. The main base occupies over 8,000 acres, with an additional 4,000 acres at Joe Williams Outlying Landing Field and the SEARAY target facility.
The 10.45-square-mile postal boundary encompasses an extensive operational complex with 119 delivery codes across 41 named facilities on Rosenbaum, Fuller, Higley, and Fletcher roads. Buildings include Training Air Wing One headquarters, training squadrons VT-7 and VT-19, Air Operations, the Commanding Officer suite, Comptroller, Staff Judge Advocate, and medical and dental facilities. Training squadrons operate T-45 Goshawk jet trainers for undergraduate strike pilot training. Census data shows 163 residents with a median age of 23.2 years, with 151 in group quarters. NAS Meridian or Naval Air Sta Meridian are valid mailing cities.
| Population: | 163 |
| Median Age: | 23.2 |
| Housing Units: | 3 |
| Establishments: | 11 |
| Employment: | 456 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 39309 has 163 residents and 2 households (average 6.00 persons per household). The median age is 23.2 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.0% male and 46.0% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.7%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0%, which is much higher than the state average (3.6%).
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| 2020 Population: | 163Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 321Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 6.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 835 | 651 | 590 | 534 | 487 | 451 | 423 | 371 | 349 | 341 | 358 | 297 | 321 |
| Decennial Census | 601 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 163 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 23.2
Male Median Age: 24.3
Female Median Age: 22.4
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 35 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 83 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 112 | 60.54% |
| Black: | 23 | 12.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 31 | 16.76% |
| Asian: | 11 | 5.95% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 3.78% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 88 | 53.99% | 24.3 years |
| Females: | 75 | 46.01% | 22.4 years |
| Total: | 163 | 100% | 23.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 271 | 84.42% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 18 | 5.61% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14 | 4.36% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 9.97% |
| Total Population: | 321 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 289 | 90.03% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 32 | 9.97% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($54,915), 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 $23,333 and female is $22,244, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,089 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 844.7%, which is far greater than the state rate (57.2%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $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 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,096 | $20,571 | $20,156 | $19,453 | $17,964 | $18,750 | $22,750 | $23,819 | $20,724 | $19,840 | $21,768 | $22,083 | $23,333 |
| Median Female Income | $15,588 | $13,661 | $16,648 | $16,298 | $12,009 | $12,159 | $13,750 | $14,250 | $15,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,244 |
| Employed: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 19 | 50.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 31.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 18.42% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 38 | 100% |
In 2023, 62.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (24.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (86.60%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3 | 10.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 27.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 55.17% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 6.90% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 62.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 39309 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 559 people with an annual payroll of $52,855,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 946Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $14,322,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $52,855,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 559Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 39309 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 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 39309. It covers 9.568 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.207 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: | 9.568 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.207 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: | 2846640Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Meridian city; MississippiSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 39309 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.
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.