ZIP Code 39461 in Neely, MS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Neely, Mississippi
County:Greene County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:15:01 PM
Population:605 [See All]
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:31.1986, -88.7354
Land Area:44.066 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 39461 has 605 residents and 254 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 39.6 years, about the same as the state (39.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.3%). Largest groups are White (97.7%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (1.2%, much lower than the state average of 36.6% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:605Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:302Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:661Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:13.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$55,903Source: Census ACS
Households:254Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.45Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--511649409479648646650758624463644560302
Decennial Census582------------------605------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 39.6

Male Median Age: 40.8

Female Median Age: 39.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male14201838151820732123029161216710
Female33121526142113222493220241312154
Total473233642939332956216249402528864
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:59198.17%
Black:71.16%
Hispanic:*20.33%
Asian:10.17%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:10.17%
Total:602100%
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:30550.41%40.8 years
Females:30049.59%39.3 years
Total:605100%39.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:302100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:302100%
Total Native Population:302100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $55,903, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $27,584 (97.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,941. Family households earn a median of $56,181 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,181). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $40,729, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $40,729 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.9%, which is higher 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 Management (53.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$28,319$28,107$31,827$45,417$51,797$42,269$41,812$41,750$41,962$43,489$0$0$55,903
Median Family Income$17,235$27,714$16,779$49,688$68,929$49,438$73,646$73,484$75,109$0$0$96,023$56,181
Median NonFamily Income$2,499$0$0$16,050$16,701$0$40,812$0$40,846$43,134$0$17,788$0
Median Male Income$0$42,083$0$0$0$41,341$41,071$41,402$44,167$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$50,234$0$14,844$0$0$0$0$0$0$35,833$38,341$40,729
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:14560.92%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:9339.08%
Total:238100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:7753.10%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:3624.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3222.07%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:145100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($161,400), is down $47,400 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($923), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 38.97% (49.06% with a mortgage, 50.94% free-and-clear) and renters 61.03% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.66%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$47,400$101,000$85,700$108,000$101,600$103,800$76,200$74,200$77,500$78,600$117,700$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:3643.37%
$1,000 to $1,499:910.84%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3845.78%
Total:83100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2619.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2719.85%
Renter Occupied:8361.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:136100%

Occupied Housing Units:13672.34%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5227.66%
Total Housing Units:188100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7338.83%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:11561.17%
Total Housing Units:188100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 31.00% 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 90.80%, which is on par with the state rate (86.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (14.30%), down 32.30 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.03%). College enrollment is 28.79%, which is on par with the state rate (25.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:179.24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4524.46%
Some college, no degree:2815.22%
Associate's degree:3720.11%
Bachelor's degree:3820.65%
Graduate or professional degree:1910.33%
Total:184100%
High school or higher:16790.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:5730.98%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:11939.40%
Public Insurance:14648.34%
No Insurance:3712.25%
Total:302100%
Has Health Insurance:26587.75%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty32.3%37.3%55.0%23.2%4.8%4.2%4.3%3.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3553.03%
High school (grades 9-12):1218.18%
College or graduate school:1928.79%
Total:66100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4771.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39461 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $674,000. USPS data shows 278 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:278Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:3Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:289Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:278Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$201,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$674,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:14Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39461 is located in Greene 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 39461. It covers 44.066 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.008 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:44.066 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.008 sq miSource: 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39462 | | 39460

Schools in ZIP Code 39461


We could not locate which school district 39461 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.

Mc Lain Elementary School 114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mclain, MS 39456
District: Greene County School DistrictNearby
Greene County Vocational Technical 173 Vo-Tech Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
District: Greene County School DistrictNearby
Greene County High School 4336 High School Road
Leakesville, MS 39451
District: Greene County School DistrictNearby
Sand Hill Elementary School 39455 Hwy 63 North
Richton, MS 39476
District: Greene County School DistrictNearby
Leakesville Jr High School 620 Main Street
Leakesville, MS 39451
District: Greene County School DistrictNearby
Sacred Heart Catholic School 608 Southern Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sacred Heart Catholic High School 510 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gateway Christian Academy 908 Frontage Dr W
Wiggins, MS 39577
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39461


William Carey University 710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Type: Post Secondary
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Center 5448 US Hwy 49 S
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Type: Post Secondary
Unlimited Cosmetology School 102 Broad Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Type: Post Secondary
The Academy Of Hair Design Six 5912 US Hwy 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7569
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Southern Mississippi 118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Health & Technology 4200 Mamie Street, Suite 120
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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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