ZIP Code 39577
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Wiggins · Stone County · Mississippi
- Population
- 10,374
- Median income
- $50,938
- Median home value
- $115,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.0%
- Land area
- 660.8 sq mi
16/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
▼ 59% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.5
Chicago
ZIP code 39577 in Wiggins, Mississippi has a population of 10,374. The median household income is $50,938, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $115,300, 59% below the US average. 17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39577 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 660.8 square miles in Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi. The area is home to 10,374 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 39577 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39577 sits at $50,938 (3% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,009. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $115,300 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39577 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 39577 sits relative to Mississippi and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 39577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39577.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 23
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance 17
Finance and insurance
17 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 39577, Wiggins, 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
10,374
Population
660.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39577?
40.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$50,938
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$27,009
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 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?
4,501
Total Housing Units
3,901
Occupied Units
600
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,300
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$933
Median Rent
1991
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
+26.1%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39577 have increased 26.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 154 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 164 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 180 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 196 |
| 2024 | +26.1% | 246 |
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 262 business establishments in ZIP 39577, employing approximately 3,312 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,043,000.
262
Businesses
3,312
Employees
$142.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 60 | 22.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 15 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.4% |
| Information | 7 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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