ZIP Code 39573

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Perkinston · Stone County · Mississippi

Population
8,828

9/sq mi

Median income
$69,456

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$215,200

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.2%

Median age 38.8

Land area
1026.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 39573 in Perkinston, Mississippi has a population of 8,828. The median household income is $69,456, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $215,200, 23% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39573 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1026.5 square miles in Perkinston, Stone County, Mississippi. The area is home to 8,828 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 39573 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39573 sits at $69,456 (32% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,678. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $215,200 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $793 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39573 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Stone County, so you can benchmark 39573 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 39573

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39573.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39573, Perkinston, 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

8,828

Population

1026.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39573?

38.8

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$69,456

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$28,678

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,128

Total Housing Units

3,793

Occupied Units

335

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$215,200

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$793

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 39573, employing approximately 362 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,314,000.

56

Businesses

362

Employees

$11.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 26.8%
Retail trade 6 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.4%

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 39573 vs 39561 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39561 Mc Henry, MS 1,852 4.0 mi
39574 Saucier, MS 13,613 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39573 in?
ZIP code 39573 (Perkinston) is located in Stone County, Mississippi. Stone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stone-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39573?
ZIP code 39573 in Perkinston, MS has a population of 8,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39573?
The median household income in ZIP 39573 is $69,456, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39573?
The median home value in ZIP 39573 is $215,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39573 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39573?
ZIP code 39573 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39573 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39573?
In ZIP code 39573, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 39573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39573 is 33.9 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 39573?
In ZIP code 39573, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39573 is 11.1% 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 Perkinston, 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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