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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
$52,929
Median income
$170,800
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 39470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1131.4 square miles in Poplarville, Pearl River County, Mississippi. The area is home to 13,011 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39470 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39470 sits at $52,929 (1% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $24,674. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $170,800 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $897 per month, and 83.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 39 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39470 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 39470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39470.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39470?

37.2

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 10.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$52,929

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$24,674

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

39.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39470 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,929 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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,385

Total Housing Units

4,660

Occupied Units

725

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.1%
Renter 16.9%

$170,800

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$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.

More ZIP Codes in Pearl River County

39466 standard
Picayune, MS
Pop: 27,738
39426 standard
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Pop: 16,301

Related Areas

Pearl River County Poplarville, MS Mississippi

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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Official Data Resources for Poplarville, MS

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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