What are the best cities for a franchise in Mississippi?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Mississippi are ZIP 38677 (score: 100/100), ZIP 39110 (score: 100/100), ZIP 39762 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Mississippi compare to other states for franchises?

Mississippi averages 85/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $89,743 in household income. ZIP 38677 leads at 100, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 38677 Pop. 5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#2	ZIP 39110 Pop. 48 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,955
#3	ZIP 39762 Pop. 4.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#4	ZIP 38672 Pop. 16 Thousand	94 Excellent	—	$110,665
#5	ZIP 38857 Pop. 4.4 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,571
#6	ZIP 38651 Pop. 8.5 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$96,667
#7	ZIP 38654 Pop. 57 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,481
#8	ZIP 39047 Pop. 41 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,114
#9	ZIP 38632 Pop. 31 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$90,277
#10	ZIP 39042 Pop. 38 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,780
#11	ZIP 39565 Pop. 21 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$87,417
#12	ZIP 39525 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,208
#13	ZIP 39325 Pop. 6.1 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,077
#14	ZIP 39740 Pop. 5.9 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$85,741
#15	ZIP 39232 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$83,389
#16	ZIP 39564 Pop. 42 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,300
#17	ZIP 38826 Pop. 5.7 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,946
#18	ZIP 39154 Pop. 9 Thousand	76 Good	—	$77,127
#19	ZIP 39272 Pop. 14 Thousand	76 Good	—	$75,657
#20	ZIP 38855 Pop. 5.3 Thousand	76 Good	—	$76,000

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Mississippi, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $89,743 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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