ZIP Code 39324 in Clara, MS

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Clara, Mississippi
County:Wayne County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:28:42 AM
Population:1 [See All]
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:31.5805, -88.6965
Land Area:0.032 sq mi
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39324 - Clara, MS

ZIP Code 39324, Clara

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationWayne County, MS
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population1
HouseholdsN/A
PO Boxes48
Median Age2.5 years (Young)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 39367
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box only ZIP code where residents have no alternative street delivery options in the immediate area.
  • The post office maintains 48 PO Boxes despite minimal recorded population, indicating it serves a dispersed rural area beyond the ZIP's core.
  • Clara School Road is the only named street with delivery records, with 2 delivery points along this route.
  • Rural carrier routes handle mail delivery for properties outside the PO Box system, typical for unincorporated Mississippi communities.
  • Only 4 businesses operate within this ZIP code, reflecting its role as a residential and agricultural service point rather than a commercial hub.
  • The facility sits within Wayne County, with the nearest larger postal operations located in surrounding ZIP codes.

Postal Services in Clara

Clara serves as a PO Box service point in Wayne County, Mississippi, maintaining 48 boxes for a rural area where street delivery isn't available. The post office sits along Clara School Road, which remains the only named street in the delivery area. This setup is typical for unincorporated areas where residents and small businesses rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.

Rural Service Area

The facility operates with rural carrier routes that extend beyond the immediate area, connecting surrounding properties to postal services. With just 4 businesses recorded and minimal commercial activity, Clara functions as a basic postal access point rather than a commercial center. The 1-to-48 ratio of recorded population to PO Boxes shows this facility serves a wider geographic area than census data might suggest.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Community School Reference

With only Clara School Road appearing in delivery records, this reflects a minimal-infrastructure rural community where the local school historically served as the primary landmark and gathering point.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 39324 has 1 residents and 0 households. The median age is 2.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 0.0% male and 100.0% 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 (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:31.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------1------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 2.5

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 2.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000000000000000000
Female100000000000000000
Total100000000000000000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:1100.00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:1100%
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:00%0.0 years
Females:1100.00%2.5 years
Total:1100%2.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
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.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39324 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:50Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39324 is located in Wayne County, Mississippi, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 39324. It covers 0.032 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.032 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8044.48 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2813700Source: Census
Place Name:Clara CDP; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39325 | | 39323

Schools in ZIP Code 39324


We could not locate which school district 39324 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.

Clara Elementary School 40 Clara School Rd
Waynesboro, MS 39367
District: Wayne County School DistrictNearby
Waynesboro Riverview Ele School 155 Wayne Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
District: Wayne County School DistrictNearby
Wayne Co Career & Technical 800 Collins Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
District: Wayne County School DistrictNearby
Wayne Central Elementary School 1022 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
District: Wayne County School DistrictNearby
Wayne County High School 1325 Azalea Drive
Waynesboro, MS 39367
District: Wayne County School DistrictNearby
St Johns Day School 520 N 5th Ave
Laurel, MS 39440
District: Private SchoolNearby
Ellisville First Assembly Academy 312 Hwy 11 N
Ellisville, MS 39437
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sacred Heart Catholic School 608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39324


Hatfield's Mississippi College Of Beauty Culture 732 Sawmill Rd
Laurel, MS 39440
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Baptist College 4229 Hwy 15 N
Laurel, MS 39440-9989
Type: Post Secondary
Jones County Junior College 900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
Type: Post Secondary
William Carey University 710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Type: Post Secondary
Unlimited Cosmetology School 102 Broad Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Type: Post Secondary
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Center 5448 US Hwy 49 S
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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.

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    • 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]
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