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 Low-density area
- $58,919
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,681. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $145,300 (8% above the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $735; 81.0% of occupied homes 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. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Mississippi and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 39476.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$28,681
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
41.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39476 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Richton, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,919 Top 33% higher than 67% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,003housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39476, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,582 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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