Perkinston, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39573
Stone County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,828
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,456
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perkinston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39573 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 39573 (Perkinston, MS) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 39573 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perkinston, Stone County, Mississippi, home to 8,828 residents across 1026.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39573 reports a modest median household income of $69,456 (32% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,678. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $215,200 (60% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $793.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Stone County, so 39573 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 39573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perkinston, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39573.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 39573, Perkinston, 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
8,828
Population
1026.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39573?
38.8
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$69,456
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$28,678
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39573 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Perkinston, 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)
$69,456 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
4,128housing units
4,128
Total Housing Units
3,793
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,200
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$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 39573 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39574
Saucier (39574)
13,613 residents
- 39573
Perkinston (39573)
8,828 residents
- 39561 1,852
Mc Henry (39561)
1,852 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39573 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39561
Mc Henry (39561)
$90,469 median income
- 39574
Saucier (39574)
$70,094 median income
- 39573
Perkinston (39573)
$69,456 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39573 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39573, 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 (8,828 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 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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