Shuqualak, MS (39361)

Noxubee County · Population 1,428

Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026

Shuqualak, MS (ZIP 39361) sits in Noxubee County. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 52.5%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 3 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $4,095. 38% of returns claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (IRS), a higher share than most ZIPs. BLS QCEW reports average annual pay of $42,493 per worker, roughly 35% below the US average. CDC's Social Vulnerability Index places this ZIP in the 83th percentile nationally — a highly vulnerable community profile. FEMA has issued 26 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1974 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Annual precipitation averages 57.2" — a wet-climate ZCTA per NOAA's 1991–2020 Normals. County Health Rankings reports 13,965 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Mississippi levies a flat state income tax (top rate 4.40%); a household at the local median AGI of $44,944 would pay roughly $1,187/year before deductions. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net loss of 128 residents (60 households) — the ZIP's primary county is shrinking. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $30,995, fair market rent of $900 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $74,500. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

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Demographics

Population & age

Total population
1,428
Median age
49.0

Race & ethnicity

White
23.9%
Black
76.1%
Asian
0.0%
Hispanic / Latino
0.0%

Income & housing

Median household income
$30,995
Median home value
$74,500

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
9.5%

Employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%

Housing

Owner-occupied
575(92.9%)
Renter-occupied
44(7.1%)
Vacant units
183
Built (median)
1978

Commute

Public transit
0(0.0%)
Work from home
0(0.0%)
Avg commute
23.8 min

Economic wellbeing

Below poverty line
188(13.2%)
Uninsured
0(0.0%)

Digital access

Broadband access
407(65.8%)
No broadband
212(34.2%)

Language & nativity

Foreign-born
0(0.0%)
Non-English at home
0(0.0%)

Studio

$760

/month

1 Bed

$760

/month

2 Bed

$900

/month

3 Bed

$1,120

/month

4 Bed

$1,190

/month

HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.

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New housing construction

New housing units permitted

0

Across 0 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $0.

Single-family

0

Multifamily (2+ unit)

0

Single-family value

$0

construction value

Multifamily value

$0

construction value

Based on county-level data (2024).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.

Income & tax statistics

Tax returns filed

500

Average AGI

$44,944

Avg property tax

EITC participation

38.0%

Income distribution

  • $1 – $25,00040.0% · 200
  • $25,000 – $50,00038.0% · 190
  • $50,000 – $75,00010.0% · 50
  • $75,000 – $100,0004.0% · 20
  • $100,000 – $200,0008.0% · 40
  • $200,000 or more0.0% · 0

Avg mortgage interest

Avg charitable contribution

$730

Avg capital gains

Avg total income tax

Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $22.5M across all reported brackets.

Business & employment

Business establishments

21

Total employment

217

Annual payroll

$14.2M

Average annual pay

$65,664

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.

Employment & wages

Average annual pay

$42,493

Average weekly wage

$817

Total employment

2,160

Total establishments

235

That is roughly 35% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.

Unemployment

Unemployment rate

4.1%

That tracks the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.

Labor force

4,075

Employed

3,909

Unemployed

166

Based on Noxubee County, MS data (2024).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.

Public libraries

Public-library outlets

1

Single library outlet

One public-library outlet serves this ZIP — typical of suburban and small-town areas. Card holders also have full access to the rest of the system's branches.

Buildings

1

1 branch

Avg hours / week

15

across outlets in this ZIP

Avg square feet

918

per outlet

Outlets in this ZIP

  • 1.Vista J. Daniel Memorial Library

Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall SVI

83rd percentile

Very High Vulnerability

Based on 3 census tracts, population 1,369

Vulnerability Themes

  • Socioeconomic Status82nd percentile
  • Household Characteristics82nd percentile
  • Racial & Ethnic Minority Status78th percentile
  • Housing Type & Transportation63rd percentile

Households Without Vehicle

42

Limited English Speakers

4

Persons with Disability

348

Without HS Diploma

169

Without Health Insurance

259

Adults Age 65+

258

The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.

Federal Disaster Declarations

Federally Declared Disasters

26

Date Range

1974–2026

Most Recent Declaration

SEVERE WINTER STORM

Winter Storm — declared February 6, 2026 (DR-4899)

Incident period: January 23, 2026 – January 27, 2026

Top Incident Types

  • Severe Storm9 (35%)
  • Hurricane7 (27%)
  • Winter Storm2 (8%)
  • Severe Ice Storm2 (8%)
  • Biological2 (8%)
  • Other4 (15%)

Individual Assistance

9

Direct help to disaster survivors

Households Program

5

Housing & temporary lodging support

Public Assistance

22

Repair of public facilities & roads

Hazard Mitigation

14

Funding to reduce future disaster risk

FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.

Climate

30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.

Avg. temperature

62.7°F

51.4°74°

Annual precipitation

57.2"

Annual snowfall

0.4"

Heating · cooling days

2,804.2 · 1,981.8

Annual base 65°F

Nearest station: MACON 3N, MS US, 11.2 miles from the centroid of Shuqualak, MS (ZIP 39361)

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.

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Community health profile

Years of potential life lost (per 100K)

13,965

That is roughly 5,765 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).

Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.

Fair or poor health

29%

of adults self-report

Poor physical health days

4.6

avg per adult per month

Poor mental health days

5.3

avg per adult per month

Uninsured

15.8%

of residents under 65

Primary care MDs

10

per 100,000 residents

Preventable hospital stays

4,003

per 100K Medicare enrollees

Food environment (0-10)

6.7

10 = best access & security

Exercise access

49%

residents near a facility

Flu vaccinated

37%

of Medicare enrollees

Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 12.7% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.

Based on Noxubee data (2025 CHR release).

Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.

Food access

Food access status

Moderate food access challenges

16.1% of Noxubee County, MS residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.

Grocery stores

per 1,000 residents

Supercenters & clubs

per 1,000 residents

SNAP-authorized stores

1.46

accepting food benefits

Fast-food restaurants

0.49

per 1,000 residents

Among low-income residents, 7.2% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).

Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Noxubee County, MS for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.

Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).

Safety

FBI publishes crime data at the county level. Numbers below cover the primary county that contains this ZIP. Rates are per 100,000 residents in the area covered by reporting agencies.

Violent crime rate

per 100K residents · 14 reports

Property crime rate

per 100K residents · 33 reports

Homicide

3

Robbery

1

Burglary

7

Vehicle theft

9

County-level data for Kemper (2024)

Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program (cde.ucr.cjis.gov). Public domain. Coverage varies by reporting agency; areas with partial agency coverage may understate true crime totals.

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Who’s moving in and out

Net migration (2022-2023)

−128 people

−60 households−$5.3M net AGI flow

Moved in

178households

335 people • $6.2M AGI

Moved out

238households

463 people • $11.5M AGI

Where new residents came from

  1. Lowndes County, MS47 households

Where departing residents went

  1. Lowndes County, MS59 households
  2. Oktibbeha County, MS30 households

Incoming households reported an average AGI of $34,983 versus departing households' $48,424.

Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.

Taxes & benefits in Mississippi

State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 39361. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.

Tax rates

Income tax

4.40%

flat · 1 brackets

Sales tax (combined)

7.06%

State 7.00% · avg local 0.06%

Property tax (effective)

0.89%

Median $1,150/year

Tax burden rank

16 of 50

9.40% of personal income

For ZIP 39361: At this ZIP's median AGI of $44,944, the estimated state income tax (before deductions) runs about $1,187 per year. Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $74,500, that works out to roughly $663/year in property tax.

Paid family leave

Program

No program

No program

Safety net

SNAP eligibility

130% FPL

Federal 130% FPL gross income limit. Asset limit $3,000.

Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).

Other ZIPs near 39361

Nearby ZIPs by distance

39341 (Macon, 6.8 mi) · 39358 (Scooba, 14.1 mi) · 39354 (Bogue Chitto, 16.4 mi) · 39739 (Brooksville, 16.8 mi) · 39328 (De Kalb, 18.4 mi) · 35477 (Panola, 20.8 mi)

Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.

Data sources used on this page

All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology

Health profile

Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.

Colleges & universities nearby

Colleges in this area

3

Median in-state tuition

$4,095

Median earnings (10 yr)

$32,421

  • 2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $4,095
    Out-of-state tuition
    $7,445
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    44.4%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $33,772
    Median student debt
    $9,006
  • Meridian Community College

    Meridian, MS · 39307

    2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $4,078
    Out-of-state tuition
    $6,478
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    39.4%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $31,002
    Median student debt
    $5,521
  • East Central Community College

    Decatur, MS · 39327

    2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $4,160
    Out-of-state tuition
    $6,260
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    37.8%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $32,421
    Median student debt
    $5,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.

What these numbers say together

Shuqualak, MS (ZIP 39361) sits in Noxubee County. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 52.5%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 3 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $4,095. 38% of returns claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (IRS), a higher share than most ZIPs. BLS QCEW reports average annual pay of $42,493 per worker, roughly 35% below the US average. CDC's Social Vulnerability Index places this ZIP in the 83th percentile nationally — a highly vulnerable community profile. FEMA has issued 26 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1974 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Annual precipitation averages 57.2" — a wet-climate ZCTA per NOAA's 1991–2020 Normals. County Health Rankings reports 13,965 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Mississippi levies a flat state income tax (top rate 4.40%); a household at the local median AGI of $44,944 would pay roughly $1,187/year before deductions. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net loss of 128 residents (60 households) — the ZIP's primary county is shrinking. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $30,995, fair market rent of $900 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $74,500. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.

  • Fair market rent for a two-bedroom ($900/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 35% of median household income ($30,995, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
  • Lower median household income ($30,995, Census ACS) sits alongside an above-average 45.7% obesity rate (CDC PLACES) — a pattern that correlates with reduced healthcare access in lower-income areas.

One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 17.8%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 39361

What is the obesity rate in ZIP 39361?

45.7%, which is 12.7 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the depression rate in ZIP 39361?

17.8%, which is 4.2 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 39361?

52.5%, which is 20.5 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the population of ZIP 39361?

1,428 people live in ZIP 39361, with a median age of 49.0 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the median household income in ZIP 39361?

$30,995 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

Is ZIP 39361 mostly renters or homeowners?

In ZIP 39361, 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How do people commute in ZIP 39361?

In ZIP 39361, 0.0% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the poverty rate in ZIP 39361?

13.2% of the population in ZIP 39361 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What percentage of households in ZIP 39361 have broadband internet?

65.8% of households in ZIP 39361 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the average household income in ZIP 39361?

The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 39361 (Shuqualak, MS) is $44,944 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 39361?

Tax returns from ZIP 39361 report an average of $0 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What percentage of residents in ZIP 39361 earn over $200,000?

0.0% of tax returns from ZIP 39361 (Shuqualak, MS) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How many businesses are in ZIP 39361?

As of 2022, 21 business establishments operated in ZIP 39361 employing 217 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the average salary in ZIP 39361?

The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 39361 is $65,664, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).

How vulnerable is ZIP 39361 to disasters and public health emergencies?

According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 39361 ranks in the 83th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a very high vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 39361?

Socioeconomic Status is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 39361, ranking in the 82th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).

How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 39361 experienced?

FEMA has recorded 26 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 39361 between 1974–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 39361?

Severe Storm is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 39361, accounting for 9 of 26 declarations (35%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 39361?

The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 39361 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-4899) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What colleges are near ZIP 39361?

3 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 39361 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including East Mississippi Community College, Meridian Community College, and East Central Community College (retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 39361?

Median in-state tuition across 3 nearby institutions is $4,095 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 39361?

Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $32,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the climate like in ZIP 39361?

ZIP 39361 has an average annual temperature of 62.7°F and 57.2" of annual precipitation based on the MACON 3N, MS US weather station 11.2 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).

What taxes apply in ZIP 39361?

Mississippi has a flat income tax with a top rate of 4.40%. Households at the local median AGI of $44,944 would pay roughly $1,187 in state income tax annually (estimated, before deductions). Combined sales tax: 7.06% (Tax Foundation 2025).

Does Mississippi have paid family leave?

Mississippi has no state paid family leave program (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).

What data is available for ZIP 39361?

This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (26 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), county-level crime data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.

How current is this data?

Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (26 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). County-level crime data retrieved May 4, 2026 from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.

Other ZIPs near 39361

Nearby ZIPs by distance

39341 (Macon, 6.8 mi) · 39358 (Scooba, 14.1 mi) · 39354 (Bogue Chitto, 16.4 mi) · 39739 (Brooksville, 16.8 mi) · 39328 (De Kalb, 18.4 mi) · 35477 (Panola, 20.8 mi)

Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.

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