PlainZIP

Purvis, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39475

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

12,225
28/sq mi
$63,887
Median income
$192,200
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39475 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39475 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Purvis, Lamar County, Mississippi, home to 12,225 residents across 435.1 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39475 reports a modest median household income of $63,887 (22% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $35,782. Poverty here runs at 13.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $192,200 (43% above the state average), median rent at $994 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Lamar County, so you can benchmark 39475 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 39475

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Purvis, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39475.

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 39475, Purvis, 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

12,225

Population

435.1

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39475?

39.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 10.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$63,887

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$35,782

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39475 ranks nationally

Purvis, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,887 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,014

Total Housing Units

5,686

Occupied Units

328

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$192,200

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$994

Median Rent

1999

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39475 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 155
2021 +9.1% 169
2022 +8.1% 183
2023 +8.3% 198
2024 +13.1% 224

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 212 business establishments in ZIP 39475, employing approximately 2,073 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,437,000.

212

Businesses

2,073

Employees

$88.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 31 14.6%
Construction 28 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 22 10.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 17 8.0%
Wholesale trade 15 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 15 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 15 7.1%
Manufacturing 11 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.7%
Finance and insurance 9 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.9%
Utilities 4 1.9%

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 39475 vs 39455 →

ZIP 39475 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 39475 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 39475 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 39475 ranks the highest 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
39455 Lumberton, MS 9,721 10.4 mi
39401 Hattiesburg, MS 43,366 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lamar County

39402 standard
Hattiesburg, MS
Pop: 37,492
39482 standard
Sumrall, MS
Pop: 9,746

Related Areas

Lamar County Purvis, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39475 in? ▼
ZIP code 39475 (Purvis) is located in Lamar County, Mississippi. Lamar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamar-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39475? ▼
ZIP code 39475 in Purvis, MS has a population of 12,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39475? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39475 is $63,887, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39475? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39475 is $192,200, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39475? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39475 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39475? ▼
ZIP code 39475 has 212 business establishments employing approximately 2,073 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39475? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39475 are: Retail trade (31), Construction (28), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39475? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39475 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 39475? ▼
In ZIP code 39475, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 39475? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39475 is 25.0 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 39475? ▼
In ZIP code 39475, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39475? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39475 is 13.0% 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.