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Wiggins, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39577

Stone County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,374
16/sq mi
$50,938
Median income
$115,300
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wiggins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39577 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39577 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi, home to 10,374 residents across 660.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39577 reports a modest median household income of $50,938 (3% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,009. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.6%. Housing costs here run $115,300 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $933 a month; 76.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 39577's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 39577

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wiggins, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39577.

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 39577, Wiggins, 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

10,374

Population

660.8

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39577?

40.5

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 29.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$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

How ZIP 39577 ranks nationally

Wiggins, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,938 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39577 in? ▼
ZIP code 39577 (Wiggins) 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 39577? ▼
ZIP code 39577 in Wiggins, MS has a population of 10,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39577? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39577 is $50,938, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39577? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39577 is $115,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39577? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39577 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39577? ▼
ZIP code 39577 has 262 business establishments employing approximately 3,312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39577? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39577 are: Retail trade (60), Accommodation and food services (35), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39577? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39577 increased by 26.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 39577? ▼
In ZIP code 39577, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 39577? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39577 is 26.3 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 39577? ▼
In ZIP code 39577, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39577? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39577 is 18.3% 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.