PlainZIP

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
$44,513
Median income
$93,500
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,120. Local economic indicators show a 17.7% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $93,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 84.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Perry County, letting you compare 39462 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39462?

26.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 12.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$29,120

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39462 ranks nationally

New Augusta, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,513 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

764

Total Housing Units

627

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$93,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39462 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39423 Beaumont, MS 2,690 9.3 mi
39465 Petal, MS 21,386 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

39476 standard
Richton, MS
Pop: 7,582
39423 standard
Beaumont, MS
Pop: 2,690

Related Areas

Perry County New Augusta, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.