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 Moderate-density area
- $52,765
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39466 (Picayune, MS) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.2 in 2023 to 216.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,058. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $173,400 (29% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 74.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $910.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Pearl River County, so 39466 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 39466
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Picayune, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39466.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
118 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
55 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39466?
40.8
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.6%
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?
$52,765
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$29,058
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39466 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Picayune, 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)
$52,765 Top 46% higher than 54% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,901housing units
12,901
Total Housing Units
10,922
Occupied Units
1,979
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,400
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39466 vs 39426 →
ZIP 39466 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39466
Picayune (39466)
27,738 residents
- 39426
Carriere (39426)
16,301 residents
- 70452
Pearl River (70452)
13,163 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39466 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39466 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39426
Carriere (39426)
$73,571 median income
- 70452
Pearl River (70452)
$62,917 median income
- 39466
Picayune (39466)
$52,765 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39466, 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 (27,738 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 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.
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