| City: | Mississippi State, Mississippi |
| City Alias: | Ms State |
| Names to Avoid: | Miss State, Mississippi State University, Ms St, Ms State Univ, Msu, State College |
| County: | Oktibbeha County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:32:23 AM |
| Population: | 4,963 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 662 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.4535, -88.7945 |
| Land Area: | 1.229 sq mi |
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Mississippi State University has its own ZIP code. ZIP 39762 covers the campus exclusively, and 98.9% of its 4,963 residents live in dormitories or other group housing. Only 10 occupied housing units exist here. The median age is 19.6 years. This isn't a town. It's a campus.
The post office maintains 1,329 PO Boxes for this student population. With just 10 households but nearly 5,000 residents, the adoption rate calculation becomes almost meaningless. Every student who wants reliable mail service needs a PO Box. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery option within the ZIP code boundaries.
Mail delivery on campus uses rural carrier routes rather than city carriers. The ZIP+4 data shows only 6 street delivery records across 4 streets: Lee Boulevard, Stone Boulevard, BS Hood Drive, and Hardy Road. These are administrative delivery points for campus buildings, not residential addresses. General Delivery service is also available for students without PO Boxes.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,963 |
| Group Quarters Population | 4,913 (98.9%) |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10 |
| Median Age | 19.6 years |
The campus community is diverse. Of the 4,963 residents, 75.7% are White, 18% are Black or African American, and 1.3% are Asian. Nearly everyone (95.9%) was born in the United States.
The bachelor's degree rate shows 0% because Census captures current educational status, and these are college students pursuing degrees. Per capita income sits at $5,029, typical for a student population without full-time employment. The campus has 25 business establishments employing 438 workers.
Mississippi State University is located in Starkville, Mississippi, in Oktibbeha County. The university ZIP covers just 0.08 square miles. The recognized mailing names are "Mississippi State" and "MS State." USPS also recognizes "MSU," "Mississippi State University," and "State College" as aliases, though these aren't valid for official mailing addresses.
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Mississippi State, MS 39762Street delivery exists only for administrative buildings on campus roads, not for residential addresses.
ZIP Code 39762 has 4,963 residents and 10 households (average 5.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.3% male and 56.7% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.7%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (18.0%, much lower than the state average of 36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,963Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,764Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,038.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.89Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,764 | 2,238 | 2,504 | 2,728 | 2,931 | 3,066 | 2,980 | 3,015 | 2,783 | 2,730 | 3,541 | 4,421 | 4,764 |
| Decennial Census | 2,207 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,963 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.6
| 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 | 0 | 3 | 1,408 | 715 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1,898 | 888 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3,306 | 1,603 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 3,759 | 73.82% |
| Black: | 893 | 17.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 160 | 3.14% |
| Asian: | 66 | 1.30% |
| American Indian: | 26 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 187 | 3.67% |
| Total: | 5,092 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,149 | 43.30% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 2,814 | 56.70% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 4,963 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,591 | 96.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 29 | 0.61% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 62 | 1.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 82 | 3.02% |
| Total Population: | 4,764 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,620 | 96.98% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 144 | 3.02% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($54,915), is down $33,438 (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 $11,964, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,964 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 24.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,438 | $33,485 | $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 | $33,438 | $33,485 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,125 | $0 | $20,156 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,455 | $0 | $11,964 |
| Employed: | 1,043 | 21.89% |
| Unemployed: | 132 | 2.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,589 | 75.34% |
| Total: | 4,764 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 117 | 11.22% |
| Service: | 447 | 42.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 432 | 41.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 47 | 4.51% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,043 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (86.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.30%, which is on par with the state rate (11.60%). Private coverage is 85.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (60.50%). Public coverage is 9.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (39.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 4,051 | 83.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 468 | 9.61% |
| No Insurance: | 350 | 7.19% |
| Total: | 4,869 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,519 | 92.81% |
| 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,764 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 4,764 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 39762 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 26 business establishments, employing about 515 people with an annual payroll of $21,228,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,598Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 26Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,805,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $21,228,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 515Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 39762 is located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, within the Starkville, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44260) and Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 61,415 people, about 8.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 39762. It covers 1.229 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Starkville, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 61,415Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.229 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: | 2848030Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Mississippi State CDP; MississippiSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 39762 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.