ZIP Code 39572

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Pearlington · Hancock County · Mississippi

Population
1,414

51/sq mi

Median income
$44,786

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$98,300

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 48.4

Land area
27.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 39572 in Pearlington, Mississippi has a population of 1,414. The median household income is $44,786, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $98,300, 65% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39572 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.9 square miles in Pearlington, Hancock County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,414 residents, producing a population density of 51 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 39572 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39572 sits at $44,786 (15% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,665. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $98,300 (27% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39572 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 39572 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 →

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 39572, Pearlington, 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

1,414

Population

27.9

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39572?

48.4

Median Age

60.6%

Male

39.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.4%
African American 29.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$44,786

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$25,665

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

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

What does housing look like?

700

Total Housing Units

611

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$98,300

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

2004

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 39572, employing approximately 215 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,044,000.

13

Businesses

215

Employees

$14.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
70461 Slidell, LA 27,818 6.9 mi
39520 Bay Saint Louis, MS 14,681 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39572 in?
ZIP code 39572 (Pearlington) 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 39572?
ZIP code 39572 in Pearlington, MS has a population of 1,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39572?
The median household income in ZIP 39572 is $44,786, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39572?
The median home value in ZIP 39572 is $98,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39572 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39572?
ZIP code 39572 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 215 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39572?
In ZIP code 39572, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39572?
In ZIP code 39572, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39572 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pearlington, MS

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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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