Moss Point, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39562
Jackson County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,912
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,159
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moss Point pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39562 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 39562 (Moss Point, MS) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.4 in 2023 to 211.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39562 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi, home to 17,912 residents across 486.7 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39562 reports a modest median household income of $61,159 (16% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,366. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $168,900 (26% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $897.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 39562 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 39562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moss Point, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39562.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 39562, Moss Point, 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
17,912
Population
486.7
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39562?
48.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$61,159
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$39,366
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39562 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Moss Point, 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)
$61,159 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
7,682housing units
7,682
Total Housing Units
7,039
Occupied Units
643
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,900
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$897
Median Rent
1983
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39562 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 158 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 168 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 186 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 203 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 212 |
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 152 business establishments in ZIP 39562, employing approximately 1,446 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,704,000.
152
Businesses
1,446
Employees
$71.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 30 | 19.7% |
| Construction | 29 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 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 39562 vs 39563 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39563 | Moss Point, MS | 13,790 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39562, 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 (17,912 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 39562 in?
ZIP code 39562 (Moss Point) is located in Jackson County, Mississippi. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39562?
ZIP code 39562 in Moss Point, MS has a population of 17,912 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39562?
The median household income in ZIP 39562 is $61,159, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39562?
The median home value in ZIP 39562 is $168,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39562?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39562 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39562?
ZIP code 39562 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 1,446 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39562?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39562 are: Retail trade (30), Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39562?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39562 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 39562?
In ZIP code 39562, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 39562?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39562 is 31.1 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 39562?
In ZIP code 39562, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39562?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39562 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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