PlainZIP

Richton, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39476

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

7,582
7/sq mi
$58,919
Median income
$145,300
Median home value
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39476 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39476 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richton, Perry County, Mississippi, home to 7,582 residents across 1038.6 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39476 reports a modest median household income of $58,919 (12% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,681. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $145,300 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $735 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 41 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39476 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 39476

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richton, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39476.

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 39476, Richton, 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

7,582

Population

1038.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39476?

44.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 10.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$58,919

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$28,681

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

41.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39476 ranks nationally

Richton, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,919 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,003

Total Housing Units

2,475

Occupied Units

528

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$145,300

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$735

Median Rent

1986

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

-2.0%

YoY Change (2022)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39476 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -9.3% 141
2019 +31.1% 185
2020 -11.9% 163
2021 +15.4% 188
2022 -2.0% 184

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 98 business establishments in ZIP 39476, employing approximately 1,101 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,018,000.

98

Businesses

1,101

Employees

$44.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 20.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 13 13.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 5.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.1%
Utilities 4 4.1%
Construction 4 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.1%
Information 3 3.1%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39476 in? ▼
ZIP code 39476 (Richton) is located in Perry County, Mississippi. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39476? ▼
ZIP code 39476 in Richton, MS has a population of 7,582 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39476? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39476 is $58,919, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39476? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39476 is $145,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39476? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39476 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39476? ▼
ZIP code 39476 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39476? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39476 are: Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39476? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39476 decreased by 2.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 39476? ▼
In ZIP code 39476, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 39476? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39476 is 41.0 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 39476? ▼
In ZIP code 39476, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39476? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39476 is 14.4% 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.