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Sumrall, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39482

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

9,746
19/sq mi
$64,321
Median income
$200,100
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39482 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39482 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sumrall, Lamar County, Mississippi, home to 9,746 residents across 510.3 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39482 reports a modest median household income of $64,321 (22% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,034. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $200,100 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $916 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 2 more sharing Lamar County, letting you compare 39482 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 39482

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sumrall, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39482.

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 39482, Sumrall, 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

9,746

Population

510.3

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39482?

41.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 11.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$64,321

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$29,034

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39482 ranks nationally

Sumrall, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,321 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,988

Total Housing Units

4,617

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$200,100

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$916

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

+15.5%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39482 have increased 15.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.2% 149
2021 +8.6% 162
2022 +10.5% 179
2023 +7.4% 192
2024 +15.5% 222

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 158 business establishments in ZIP 39482, employing approximately 1,105 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,774,000.

158

Businesses

1,105

Employees

$37.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 22.8%
Retail trade 22 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 5.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 3.2%
Wholesale trade 5 3.2%
Finance and insurance 4 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 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 39482 vs 39421 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39421 Bassfield, MS 2,936 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lamar County

39402 standard
Hattiesburg, MS
Pop: 37,492
39475 standard
Purvis, MS
Pop: 12,225

Related Areas

Lamar County Sumrall, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39482 in? ▼
ZIP code 39482 (Sumrall) 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 39482? ▼
ZIP code 39482 in Sumrall, MS has a population of 9,746 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39482? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39482 is $64,321, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39482? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39482 is $200,100, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39482? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39482 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39482? ▼
ZIP code 39482 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 1,105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39482? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39482 are: Construction (36), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39482? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39482 increased by 15.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 39482? ▼
In ZIP code 39482, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 39482? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39482 is 28.0 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 39482? ▼
In ZIP code 39482, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39482? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39482 is 16.2% 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.