PlainZIP

Picayune, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39466

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

27,738
75/sq mi
$52,765
Median income
$173,400
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Picayune pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
75
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39466 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39466 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi, with 27,738 residents across 368.4 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39466 reports a modest median household income of $52,765 (0% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,058. Local economic indicators show a 19.9% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $173,400 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $910 a month; 74.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39466, plus 2 more within Pearl River 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 39466

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Picayune, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39466.

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 39466, Picayune, 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

27,738

Population

368.4

Area (sq mi)

75

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39466?

40.8

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 18.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$52,765

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$29,058

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39466 ranks nationally

Picayune, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,765 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,901

Total Housing Units

10,922

Occupied Units

1,979

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$173,400

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$910

Median Rent

1984

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39466 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 155
2021 +12.0% 173
2022 +14.7% 199
2023 +2.3% 203
2024 +6.4% 216

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 564 business establishments in ZIP 39466, employing approximately 6,250 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,364,000.

564

Businesses

6,250

Employees

$248.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 118 20.9%
Health care and social assistance 73 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 68 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 56 9.9%
Finance and insurance 55 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 6.9%
Construction 31 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.3%
Manufacturing 22 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.3%
Wholesale trade 12 2.1%
Information 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 39466 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 39466 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39466 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 39466 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
39426 Carriere, MS 16,301 8.0 mi
70452 Pearl River, LA 13,163 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pearl River County

39426 standard
Carriere, MS
Pop: 16,301
39470 standard
Poplarville, MS
Pop: 13,011

Related Areas

Pearl River County Picayune, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39466 in? ▼
ZIP code 39466 (Picayune) is located in Pearl River County, Mississippi. Pearl River County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pearl-river-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39466? ▼
ZIP code 39466 in Picayune, MS has a population of 27,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39466? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39466 is $52,765, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39466? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39466 is $173,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39466? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39466 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39466? ▼
ZIP code 39466 has 564 business establishments employing approximately 6,250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39466? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39466 are: Retail trade (118), Health care and social assistance (73), Accommodation and food services (68). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39466? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39466 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 39466? ▼
In ZIP code 39466, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 39466? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39466 is 33.2 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 39466? ▼
In ZIP code 39466, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39466? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39466 is 19.9% 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.