Bassfield town, MS

ZIP 39421 — 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 Bassfield town, MS (39421)

Median Income

$49,050

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+92

Wealth inflow

Population

2,698

Unemployment

9.9%

6.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 92 for ZIP 39421 (Bassfield town, 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

9.9%+169% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-78% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

18.8%+60% vs US avg

Establishments

539

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.1%
Construction9.1%
Manufacturing28.5%
Retail trade5.9%
Transportation, utilities2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.4%
Professional, scientific, management0.9%
Education, health care, social32.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services1.2%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 39421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 9.6%, median income rose 28.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.2%.

Median Income

$49,050

-35% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate