| City: | Sebastopol, Mississippi |
| County: | Scott County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:14:52 PM |
| Population: | 231 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 601 / 769 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.5679, -89.3337 |
| Land Area: | 1.122 sq mi |
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This isn't a border community in the international sense. The classification reflects Sebastopol's position as a postal gateway for the surrounding countryside. With just 231 residents living within the ZIP boundary's 0.35 square miles, the post office clearly draws customers from well beyond town limits. Rural routes R001 through R004 extend outward, connecting farms and homes that lack street delivery.
The community sits at the junction of Highway 21 and Highway 492, both of which appear in the postal records. Highway 21 accounts for most delivery records, while Highway 492 and North Street handle smaller volumes. These three named routes, plus one named building (the post office itself), comprise the entire addressing system. There's no city-style grid here. Just highways and rural routes.
Sebastopool's median household income of $39,231 sits below Mississippi's average, while the median home value of $100,000 reflects affordable rural property. The median age of 29.4 years skews younger than typical retirement havens. About 18% of residents work in manufacturing, with another 64 in production occupations, suggesting ties to regional industries. Meanwhile, 22.6% of households receive SNAP benefits, indicating economic challenges that make the post office's regional accessibility particularly important.
Sebastopol's addressing system centers entirely on two state highways rather than a traditional street grid. Highway 21 carries the most delivery records, while Highway 492 and a single named street (North Street) round out the system. This pattern is typical of rural Mississippi communities where highways serve as main thoroughfares and most residents receive mail via rural routes or PO Boxes rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 39359 has 231 residents and 90 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 29.4 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.6%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (17.3%, much lower than the state average of 36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 231Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 196Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 205.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $39,688Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 90Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $108,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 283 | 181 | 235 | 252 | 314 | 317 | 383 | 372 | 339 | 301 | 258 | 260 | 185 | 196 |
| Decennial Census | 273 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 231 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.4
Male Median Age: 26.4
Female Median Age: 34
| 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 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 24 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| White: | 177 | 75.00% |
| Black: | 40 | 16.95% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 4.24% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 3.39% |
| Total: | 236 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 107 | 46.32% | 26.4 years |
| Females: | 124 | 53.68% | 34.0 years |
| Total: | 231 | 100% | 29.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 196 | 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: | 196 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 196 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $39,688, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $16,262 (29.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,312. Family households earn a median of $63,750 versus $18,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,000). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $66,250, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $66,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.3%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.9%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,950 | $57,083 | $57,614 | $58,750 | $58,500 | $50,938 | $51,750 | $54,583 | $55,000 | $44,375 | $38,750 | $36,154 | $39,231 | $39,688 |
| Median Family Income | $56,750 | $58,056 | $59,091 | $77,679 | $69,250 | $68,750 | $80,114 | $80,938 | $81,250 | $71,250 | $50,417 | $0 | $46,250 | $63,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,667 | $41,250 | $22,083 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | $0 | $26,250 | $31,250 | $22,500 | $21,250 | $19,000 | $18,750 |
| Median Male Income | $53,750 | $58,472 | $59,375 | $72,614 | $0 | $36,667 | $36,429 | $40,078 | $39,886 | $35,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $27,841 | $30,521 | $31,333 | $31,181 | $0 | $34,375 | $38,036 | $41,750 | $42,679 | $43,594 | $52,750 | $59,792 | $68,750 | $66,250 |
| Employed: | 86 | 57.33% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 64 | 42.67% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 41.86% |
| Service: | 6 | 6.98% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 6.98% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 2.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 36 | 41.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 86 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $108,300, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $40,100 (58.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,500. The median gross rent is $821, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $238 (40.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $181. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.14% (18.18% with a mortgage, 81.82% free-and-clear) and renters 42.86% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $68,200 | $66,900 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $126,100 | $128,600 | $128,600 | $98,300 | $86,800 | $80,300 | $87,100 | $114,600 | $100,000 | $108,300 |
| Less than $500: | 7 | 21.21% |
| $500 to $999: | 16 | 48.48% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 30.30% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $583 | $581 | $589 | $642 | $725 | $613 | $631 | $595 | $640 | $669 | $0 | $733 | $813 | $821 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8 | 10.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 36 | 46.75% |
| Renter Occupied: | 33 | 42.86% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 87.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 12.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 57 | 64.77% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 18.18% |
| Other Units: | 15 | 17.05% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 35.48%, 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: | 2 | 1.44% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 8.63% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 33.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 25.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 8.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 28 | 20.14% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 2.16% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 125 | 89.93% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 31 | 22.30% |
| Private Insurance: | 122 | 55.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 72 | 32.88% |
| No Insurance: | 25 | 11.42% |
| Total: | 219 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 194 | 88.58% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.5% | 0.0% | 10.9% | 15.9% | 11.3% | 10.8% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 9.0% | 7.1% | 10.2% |
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): | 31 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 14.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 22 | 35.48% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 40 | 64.52% |
ZIP Code 39359 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 41 business establishments, employing about 1,900 people with an annual payroll of $88,878,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 292Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 41Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $22,133,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $88,878,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,900Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 39359 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 539,057 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 39359. It covers 1.122 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.122 sq miSource: 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: | 2866280Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sebastopol town; MississippiSource: Census |
ZIP Code 39359 is in the Scott County School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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.
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.