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Laurel city, MS
ZIP 39440 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Laurel city, MS (39440)
Median Income
$38,687
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+686
Wealth inflow
Population
20,111
Unemployment
5.1%
1.4pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 686 for ZIP 39440 (Laurel city, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 39440 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 5.9%, median income fell 3.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.6%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,687 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| Establishments | 712 |
| Employees | 12,854 |