PlainZIP

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
$61,159
Median income
$168,900
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th 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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $39,366. Poverty here runs at 17.9%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. Housing costs here run $168,900 for a typical home value (26% above the state average), with rent averaging $897 a month; 85.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 39562 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jackson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39562?

48.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

How ZIP 39562 ranks nationally

Moss Point, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,159 31st percentile higher than 31% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$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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Related Areas

Jackson County Moss Point, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.