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ZIP 39759

Pop. 42,783·Oktibbeha County·13th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,563/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$402
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ZIP 39759 · $1,563
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$1,010/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,756/yr
At $1,563/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyOktibbeha County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 5.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39759 (Starkville, MS) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,783
Median income
$46,398
Median age
29
Renters
54.2%
Age distribution
18.2%
40.5%
19.3%
12.8%
Under 1818.2%
18–3440.5%
35–5419.3%
55–649.2%
65+12.8%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
53.1%
37.6%
White53.1%
Black37.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian3.5%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
20.9%
20.9%
50%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+50%
Housing tenure
45.8%
54.2%
Owner45.8%
Renter54.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39759 in Starkville, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,854 → $46,398
up 16.4%
Population
43,990 → 42,783
down 2.7%
Renter share
53% → 54.2%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.3% → 50%
+2.7 pts
Median age
27.2 → 29
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $39,854 to $46,398 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 39759 in Starkville, MS losing about 1,207 residents over the five-year window, down 2.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 47.3% to 50% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39759 covers Starkville, MS. The median rent here is $1,563/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($46,398/yr), ZIP 39759 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39759?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39759 (Starkville, MS) is $1,563. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39759 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39759's median rent of $1,563/mo is $402 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39759 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39759 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #13 out of 38 ZIPs tracked at $1,563/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39759?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,563/mo in ZIP 39759. The local median household income is $46,398/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39759?

Rent in ZIP 39759 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39759 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39759 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,563/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($46,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39759 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39759 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.2% of ZIP 39759 households are renters, while 45.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39759 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39759 compare to the rest of Starkville?

ZIP 39759 is more affordable than Starkville overall. At $1,563/mo, it's $8 below the Starkville citywide median of $1,571/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39759 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39759 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,563/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 39759's median household income ($46,398/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39759 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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