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 Moderate-density area
- $60,739
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,802. The poverty rate is 20.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $171,200 (27% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $983.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hancock County, so 39556 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 39556
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kiln, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39556.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 7
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 39556?
48.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$60,739
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$31,802
Per Capita Income
20.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39556 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Kiln, 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)
$60,739 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
3,011housing units
3,011
Total Housing Units
2,498
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,200
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39556, 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 (7,705 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 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.
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