ZIP Code 39475
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Purvis · Lamar County · Mississippi
- Population
- 12,225
- Median income
- $63,887
- Median home value
- $192,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 435.1 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Chicago
ZIP code 39475 in Purvis, Mississippi has a population of 12,225. The median household income is $63,887, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $192,200, 31% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39475 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 435.1 square miles in Purvis, Lamar County, Mississippi. The area is home to 12,225 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 39475 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39475 sits at $63,887 (22% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $35,782. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $192,200 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $994 per month, and 81.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39475 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 39475
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39475.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 39475?
39.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.5%
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?
$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
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?
6,014
Total Housing Units
5,686
Occupied Units
328
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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