ZIP Code 39476
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Richton · Perry County · Mississippi
- Population
- 7,582
- Median income
- $58,919
- Median home value
- $145,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.0%
- Land area
- 1038.6 sq mi
7/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.7
Chicago
ZIP code 39476 in Richton, Mississippi has a population of 7,582. The median household income is $58,919, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $145,300, 48% below the US average. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39476 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1038.6 square miles in Richton, Perry County, Mississippi. The area is home to 7,582 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 39476 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39476 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 39476 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 39476
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39476.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 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 39476, Richton, 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
7,582
Population
1038.6
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39476?
44.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$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
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?
3,003
Total Housing Units
2,475
Occupied Units
528
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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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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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