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Kiln, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39556

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

7,705
28/sq mi
$60,739
Median income
$171,200
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39556 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39556 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kiln, Hancock County, Mississippi, home to 7,705 residents across 272.3 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39556 reports a modest median household income of $60,739 (16% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $31,802. Local economic indicators show a 20.7% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $171,200 (27% above the state average), median rent at $983 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39556, plus 4 more within Hancock County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 39556

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kiln, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39556.

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 39556, Kiln, 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

7,705

Population

272.3

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39556?

48.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$60,739

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$31,802

Per Capita Income

20.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39556 ranks nationally

Kiln, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,739 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 47.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,011

Total Housing Units

2,498

Occupied Units

513

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$171,200

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$983

Median Rent

1994

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

+16.4%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39556 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +15.0% 154
2020 +1.3% 156
2021 +12.1% 175
2022 +16.4% 203
2024 – 220

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 39556, employing approximately 597 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,825,000.

90

Businesses

597

Employees

$34.8M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 20.0%
Construction 11 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 10 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 8 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.8%
Finance and insurance 6 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.7%
Manufacturing 5 5.6%
Information 3 3.3%

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 39556 vs 39525 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39525 Diamondhead, MS 8,383 6.1 mi

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Pop: 5,809
39572 standard
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Pop: 1,414

Related Areas

Hancock County Kiln, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39556 in? ▼
ZIP code 39556 (Kiln) is located in Hancock County, Mississippi. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39556? ▼
ZIP code 39556 in Kiln, MS has a population of 7,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39556? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39556 is $60,739, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39556? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39556 is $171,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39556? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39556 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39556? ▼
ZIP code 39556 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39556? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39556 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (11), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39556? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39556 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 39556? ▼
In ZIP code 39556, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 39556? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39556 is 32.4 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 39556? ▼
In ZIP code 39556, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39556? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39556 is 20.7% 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.