| City: | Fernwood, Mississippi |
| Names to Avoid: | Farwood |
| County: | Pike County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:17:05 PM |
| Population: | 180 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 601 / 769 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.1905, -90.4646 |
| Land Area: | 0.145 sq mi |
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The community spans a minimal land area of 0.145 square miles with no street delivery infrastructure. Rural carrier routes handle the broader service area, though the ZIP itself contains only one delivery street: Cherry Drive. The median age of 41.3 years and predominantly single-family housing pattern reflect a small, stable residential population. With 16 local businesses and 240 jobs recorded in the area, Fernwood functions primarily as a postal hub for Pike County's rural northern territory.
With only Cherry Drive appearing in postal records, Fernwood has minimal street delivery infrastructure. The single street name reflects the community's reliance on PO Box service rather than carrier routes.
ZIP Code 39635 has 180 residents and 75 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 41.3 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.4% male and 55.6% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (58.3%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (36.1%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 180Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,241.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 75Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.03Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 141 | 244 | 111 | 177 | 258 | 249 | 223 | 294 | 241 | 215 | 235 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 180 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.3
Male Median Age: 26.5
Female Median Age: 42.5
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 8 | 12 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| White: | 105 | 59.66% |
| Black: | 65 | 36.93% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 2.84% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.57% |
| Total: | 176 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 80 | 44.44% | 26.5 years |
| Females: | 100 | 55.56% | 42.5 years |
| Total: | 180 | 100% | 41.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $250,001 (100.0%) since 2011 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 $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024.
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $29,950 | $0 | $29,413 | $30,000 | $28,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $250,001 | $29,700 | $0 | $0 | $29,615 | $29,697 | $30,417 | $38,023 | $40,057 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,109 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $22,358 | $24,784 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $108,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,100 | $125,500 | $0 | $130,900 | $0 | $0 | $67,600 | $67,600 | $69,800 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
ZIP Code 39635 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 240 people with an annual payroll of $15,769,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 127Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,616,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $15,769,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 240Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 39635 is located in Pike County, Mississippi, within the McComb, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32620) and Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 53,535 people, about 0.34% of whom live in ZIP Code 39635. It covers 0.145 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | McComb, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 53,535Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.145 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: | 2824740Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fernwood CDP; MississippiSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 39635 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 February 1, 2026.