ZIP Code 39452
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Lucedale · Jackson County · Mississippi
- Population
- 26,964
- Median income
- $59,865
- Median home value
- $165,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 1465.4 sq mi
18/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.4
Chicago
ZIP code 39452 in Lucedale, Mississippi has a population of 26,964. The median household income is $59,865, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $165,900, 40% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39452 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1465.4 square miles in Lucedale, Jackson County, Mississippi. The area is home to 26,964 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39452 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39452 sits at $59,865 (14% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,584. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $165,900 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39452 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39452 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,584
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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