Lucedale, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39452
Jackson County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,964
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,865
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lucedale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39452 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39452 (Lucedale, MS) rose +11.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.3 in 2023 to 226.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39452 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lucedale, Jackson County, Mississippi, with 26,964 residents across 1465.4 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39452 reports a modest median household income of $59,865 (14% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,584. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $165,900 (23% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 83.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $853.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Mississippi and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 39452.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lucedale, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39452.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39452, Lucedale, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,964
Population
1465.4
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39452?
36.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$59,865
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$29,584
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39452 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Lucedale, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,865 Top 31% higher than 69% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,377housing units
12,377
Total Housing Units
11,064
Occupied Units
1,313
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39452 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 157 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 168 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 192 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 204 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 227 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 376 business establishments in ZIP 39452, employing approximately 4,052 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,684,000.
376
Businesses
4,052
Employees
$164.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 72 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 33 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 2.1% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.9% |
| Information | 5 | 1.3% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39452, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,964 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Jackson County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39452 in?
ZIP code 39452 (Lucedale) is located in Jackson County, Mississippi. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39452?
ZIP code 39452 in Lucedale, MS has a population of 26,964 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39452?
The median household income in ZIP 39452 is $59,865, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39452?
The median home value in ZIP 39452 is $165,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39452?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39452 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39452?
ZIP code 39452 has 376 business establishments employing approximately 4,052 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39452?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39452 are: Retail trade (72), Other services (except public administration) (47), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39452?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39452 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39452?
In ZIP code 39452, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39452?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39452 is 34.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39452?
In ZIP code 39452, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39452?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39452 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 39452's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 39452 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Lucedale, MS ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.