PlainZIP

Pascagoula, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39581

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

11,595
228/sq mi
$37,927
Median income
$153,100
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pascagoula pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
228
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39581 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39581 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, home to 11,595 residents across 50.9 square miles, a density of 228 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39581 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,927 (28% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $23,008. Poverty here runs at 32.1%, with unemployment measured at 9.7%. Housing costs here run $153,100 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $894 a month; 40.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 39581 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 39581

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pascagoula, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39581.

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 39581, Pascagoula, 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

11,595

Population

50.9

Area (sq mi)

228

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39581?

33.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 38.0%
African American 42.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

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?

$37,927

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$23,008

Per Capita Income

32.1%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39581 ranks nationally

Pascagoula, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,927 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,381

Total Housing Units

4,644

Occupied Units

737

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.8%
Renter 59.2%

$153,100

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$894

Median Rent

1975

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

+19.3%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39581 have increased 19.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.6% 151
2020 -5.3% 143
2021 +18.4% 169
2022 +19.3% 202
2024 – 197

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 214 business establishments in ZIP 39581, employing approximately 6,630 people with a combined annual payroll of $650,075,000.

214

Businesses

6,630

Employees

$650.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 35 16.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 19 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.9%
Construction 14 6.5%
Manufacturing 12 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.7%
Wholesale trade 9 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.7%
Finance and insurance 6 2.8%
Information 4 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.9%

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 39581 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39581 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39581 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39581 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39563 Moss Point, MS 13,790 5.1 mi
39567 Pascagoula, MS 10,740 7.2 mi
36541 Grand Bay, AL 15,647 13.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

39564 standard
Ocean Springs, MS
Pop: 36,952
39452 standard
Lucedale, MS
Pop: 26,964
39565 standard
Vancleave, MS
Pop: 19,453
39562 standard
Moss Point, MS
Pop: 17,912
39553 standard
Gautier, MS
Pop: 17,174
39563 standard
Moss Point, MS
Pop: 13,790

Related Areas

Jackson County Pascagoula, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39581 in? ▼
ZIP code 39581 (Pascagoula) is located in Jackson County, Mississippi. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39581? ▼
ZIP code 39581 in Pascagoula, MS has a population of 11,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39581? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39581 is $37,927, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39581? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39581 is $153,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39581? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39581 is African American at 42.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39581? ▼
ZIP code 39581 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 6,630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39581? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39581 are: Retail trade (38), Health care and social assistance (35), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39581? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39581 increased by 19.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 39581? ▼
In ZIP code 39581, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 39581? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39581 is 18.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39581? ▼
In ZIP code 39581, approximately 40.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39581? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39581 is 32.1% 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.