ZIP Code 39562
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Moss Point · Jackson County · Mississippi
- Population
- 17,912
- Median income
- $61,159
- Median home value
- $168,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.5%
- Land area
- 486.7 sq mi
37/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.1
Chicago
ZIP code 39562 in Moss Point, Mississippi has a population of 17,912. The median household income is $61,159, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $168,900, 39% below the US average. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39562 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 486.7 square miles in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. The area is home to 17,912 residents, producing a population density of 37 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39562 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39562 sits at $61,159 (16% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $39,366. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $168,900 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $897 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39562 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 39562 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$39,366
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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