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Petal, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39465

Forrest County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,386
63/sq mi
$74,035
Median income
$185,700
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Petal pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39465 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39465 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Petal, Forrest County, Mississippi, with 21,386 residents across 342.2 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39465 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,035 (41% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $32,508. Poverty here runs at 10.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $185,700 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,001 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39465, plus 4 more within Forrest County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 39465

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Petal, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39465.

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 39465, Petal, 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

21,386

Population

342.2

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39465?

37.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 80.1%
African American 12.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$74,035

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$32,508

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39465 ranks nationally

Petal, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,035 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,760

Total Housing Units

7,995

Occupied Units

765

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$185,700

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,001

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39465 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 167
2021 +9.9% 184
2022 +11.9% 206
2023 +6.7% 220
2024 +8.7% 239

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 365 business establishments in ZIP 39465, employing approximately 3,953 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,333,000.

365

Businesses

3,953

Employees

$147.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 43 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 36 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 9.0%
Construction 32 8.8%
Finance and insurance 27 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.7%
Wholesale trade 10 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.9%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Information 5 1.4%
Utilities 4 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 39465 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 39465 ranks #2 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 39465 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 39465 ranks the highest of 5 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
39401 Hattiesburg, MS 43,366 9.3 mi
39462 New Augusta, MS 1,122 11.0 mi
39464 Ovett, MS 2,482 12.2 mi
39459 Moselle, MS 3,677 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Forrest County

39401 standard
Hattiesburg, MS
Pop: 43,366
39455 standard
Lumberton, MS
Pop: 9,721
39406 standard
Hattiesburg, MS
Pop: 1,759
39425 standard
Brooklyn, MS
Pop: 1,754

Related Areas

Forrest County Petal, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39465 in? ▼
ZIP code 39465 (Petal) is located in Forrest County, Mississippi. Forrest County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forrest-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39465? ▼
ZIP code 39465 in Petal, MS has a population of 21,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39465? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39465 is $74,035, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39465? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39465 is $185,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39465? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39465 is White at 80.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39465? ▼
ZIP code 39465 has 365 business establishments employing approximately 3,953 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39465? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39465 are: Retail trade (62), Other services (except public administration) (43), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39465? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39465 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 39465? ▼
In ZIP code 39465, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 39465? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39465 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39465? ▼
In ZIP code 39465, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39465? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39465 is 10.4% 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.