New Augusta, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39462
Perry County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,122
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,513
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39462 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39462 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Augusta, Perry County, Mississippi, home to just 1,122 residents across 140.3 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39462 reports a modest median household income of $44,513 (15% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,120. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,500 (30% below the average Mississippi ZIP); owner occupancy is 84.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Perry County, so 39462 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 39462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Augusta, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39462.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 39462, New Augusta, 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
1,122
Population
140.3
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39462?
26.0
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.3%
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?
$44,513
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$29,120
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39462 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
New Augusta, 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)
$44,513 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
764housing units
764
Total Housing Units
627
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 39462, employing approximately 580 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,457,000.
24
Businesses
580
Employees
$48.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39462 vs 39423 →
ZIP 39462 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39465
Petal (39465)
21,386 residents
- 39423 2,690
Beaumont (39423)
2,690 residents
- 39462 1,122
New Augusta (39462)
1,122 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39462 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39465
Petal (39465)
$74,035 median income
- 39423
Beaumont (39423)
$54,583 median income
- 39462
New Augusta (39462)
$44,513 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39462 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39462, 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 (1,122 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39462 in?
ZIP code 39462 (New Augusta) is located in Perry County, Mississippi. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39462?
ZIP code 39462 in New Augusta, MS has a population of 1,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39462?
The median household income in ZIP 39462 is $44,513, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39462?
The median home value in ZIP 39462 is $93,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39462 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39462?
ZIP code 39462 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39462 are: Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39462?
In ZIP code 39462, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39462?
In ZIP code 39462, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39462 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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