Poplarville, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39470
Pearl River County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,011
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,929
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Poplarville 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
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39470 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 39470 (Poplarville, MS) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.3 in 2023 to 235.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39470 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poplarville, Pearl River County, Mississippi, home to 13,011 residents across 1131.4 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39470 reports a modest median household income of $52,929 (1% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,674. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $170,800 (27% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $897.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 39 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Mississippi and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 39470.
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 39470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Poplarville, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39470.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 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 39470, Poplarville, 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
13,011
Population
1131.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39470?
37.2
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$52,929
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$24,674
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
39.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39470 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Poplarville, 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)
$52,929 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
5,385housing units
5,385
Total Housing Units
4,660
Occupied Units
725
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,800
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$897
Median Rent
1990
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39470 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 169 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 184 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 201 |
| 2023 | +13.9% | 229 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 235 |
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 186 business establishments in ZIP 39470, employing approximately 1,938 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,952,000.
186
Businesses
1,938
Employees
$69.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 21.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 20 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39470, 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 (13,011 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 39470 in?
ZIP code 39470 (Poplarville) 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 39470?
ZIP code 39470 in Poplarville, MS has a population of 13,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39470?
The median household income in ZIP 39470 is $52,929, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39470?
The median home value in ZIP 39470 is $170,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39470 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39470?
ZIP code 39470 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 1,938 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39470 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (31), Construction (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39470?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39470 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 39470?
In ZIP code 39470, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 39470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39470 is 39.2 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 39470?
In ZIP code 39470, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39470 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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