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 Moderate-density area
- $64,321
- Median income Near-median income area
- $200,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sumrall pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39482 (Sumrall, MS) rose +15.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.8 in 2023 to 221.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,034. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $200,100 (49% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $916.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Lamar County, so 39482 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 14
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 14
Health care and social assistance
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39482?
41.4
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$64,321
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$29,034
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39482 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Sumrall, 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)
$64,321 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
4,988housing units
4,988
Total Housing Units
4,617
Occupied Units
371
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,100
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39482, 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 (9,746 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 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.
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