Brookhaven, MS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 39601 serves a portion of Brookhaven, Mississippi, within Lincoln County. This community is home to approximately 13,104 residents, with a median age of 30.9 years. The median household income of $47,782 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $229,353 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 27% owner-occupied and 73% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Brookhaven is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 104 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 51% and an unemployment rate of 3.9%, 39601 reflects the economic character of Lincoln County in Mississippi.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 13,104 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,088 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $47,782 | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $229,353 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 104 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.8% | ↑ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 51% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.9 yrs | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,241 | — |