ZIP Code 39466 in Picayune, MS

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Picayune, Mississippi
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Caesar, Cybur, Goodyear, Greenbrier Park, Industrial, Richardson
County:Pearl River County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:15:08 PM
Population:27,897 [See All]
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.5209, -89.6204
Land Area:152.786 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 39466 has 27,897 residents and 11,018 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.6%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (17.2%, much lower than the state average of 36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,897Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:28,292Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,433Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:182.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$50,926Source: Census ACS
Households:11,018Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$161,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.16Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--28,38728,67328,07228,03026,82527,29726,74126,05725,86828,34828,86228,43328,292
Decennial Census27,738------------------27,897------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 40.8

Male Median Age: 39.9

Female Median Age: 42.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8568981,011897773786753774779829867931972820611436278187
Female8328761,0178078168098328898258279291,010975947803558360327
Total1,6881,7742,0281,7041,5891,5951,5851,6631,6041,6561,7961,9411,9471,7671,414994638514
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20,54374.88%
Black:4,78617.45%
Hispanic:*1,3374.87%
Asian:1630.59%
American Indian:1240.45%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:4801.75%
Total:27,433100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,45848.24%39.9 years
Females:14,43951.76%42.2 years
Total:27,897100%40.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:27,55997.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:690.24%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2861.01%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:3782.35%
Total Population:28,292100%
Total Native Population:27,62897.65%
Total Foreign-born Population:6642.35%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $50,926, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $9,029 (21.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,863. Family households earn a median of $64,035 versus $27,376 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,659). By gender, male median income is $48,153 and female is $35,283, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,870 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.6%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$41,897$40,970$40,047$38,743$38,339$40,663$42,458$42,067$41,063$45,140$45,419$47,131$50,926
Median Family Income$50,659$51,063$50,304$50,154$46,215$52,203$52,892$53,143$50,059$57,238$60,105$60,676$64,035
Median NonFamily Income$16,959$17,757$17,660$16,670$18,581$19,163$23,472$23,911$26,619$21,926$26,361$25,825$27,376
Median Male Income$41,766$43,694$42,185$42,514$42,111$44,461$42,381$48,440$44,995$52,232$46,656$48,317$48,153
Median Female Income$30,546$30,544$29,867$29,546$28,454$28,950$29,158$31,045$29,842$30,488$30,445$32,741$35,283
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:12,34355.59%
Unemployed:8813.97%
Not In Labor Force:8,98040.44%
Total:22,204100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,39427.50%
Service:1,80714.64%
Sales and Office:2,77322.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,09416.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,27518.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:12,343100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $161,400, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $52,800 (48.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,100. The median gross rent is $907, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $157 (20.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $156. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.79% (45.84% with a mortgage, 54.16% free-and-clear) and renters 24.21% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.50%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$108,600$101,800$97,600$99,800$104,300$114,300$121,100$125,000$121,300$146,600$133,800$157,400$161,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:35113.33%
$500 to $999:1,25547.66%
$1,000 to $1,499:66625.29%
$1,500 to $1,999:692.62%
$2,000 to $2,499:622.35%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2308.74%
Total:2,633100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$750$757$750$776$762$741$731$730$751$785$838$878$907
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,77834.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,46441.05%
Renter Occupied:2,63324.21%
Total Occupied Housing Units:10,875100%

Occupied Housing Units:10,87584.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,99515.50%
Total Housing Units:12,870100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:9,06270.41%
Multi-Family Units:1,42911.10%
Other Units:2,37918.48%
Total Housing Units:12,870100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.70%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 45.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.71%). College enrollment is 15.43%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1,0485.48%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,4927.80%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,73640.46%
Some college, no degree:4,30222.50%
Associate's degree:2,26411.84%
Bachelor's degree:1,6398.57%
Graduate or professional degree:6373.33%
Total:19,118100%
High school or higher:16,57886.71%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,27611.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,90549.17%
Public Insurance:12,76539.46%
No Insurance:3,67811.37%
Total:32,348100%
Has Health Insurance:28,67088.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty15.4%16.0%16.9%17.6%19.8%19.7%17.9%19.3%20.7%14.2%14.4%16.0%16.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2614.10%
Kindergarten:3745.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,54855.71%
High school (grades 9-12):1,20318.89%
College or graduate school:98315.43%
Total:6,369100%
Early Childhood:6359.97%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,12580.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39466 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 564 business establishments, employing about 6,250 people with an annual payroll of $248,364,000. USPS data shows 12,125 residential mailboxes and 816 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:12,125Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:816Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:13,907Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,538Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:625Source: USPS
# of Businesses:564Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$61,271,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$248,364,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,250Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39466 is located in Pearl River County, Mississippi, within the Picayune, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38100) and Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 56,781 people, about 49.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 39466. It covers 152.786 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.132 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Picayune, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:38100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:56,781Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:152.786 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.132 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8044.48 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2857160Source: Census
Place Name:Picayune city; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39470 | | 39465

Schools in ZIP Code 39466


ZIP Code 39466 is part of 2 school districts, including: Picayune School District (Grades KG thru 12) and Hancock County School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 12 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

South Side Lower Elementary School 400 South Beech Street
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Center For Alternative Education 900 East Third Street
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Nicholson Elementary School 1887 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Picayune Memorial High School 800 Fifth Avenue
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Pmhs Career & Technology Center 600 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Picayune Junior High School 702 Goodyear Blvd.
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Roseland Park Elementary School 1610 Gilcrease Street
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
South Side Elementary School 1500 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
West Side Elementary School 111 Kirkwood Street
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Early Head Start Nicholson 1865 Hwy 11 South
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
Early Head Start Rosa Street 1620 Rosa Street
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Picayune School District
West Hancock Elementary School 23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Hancock County School District
Union Baptist Academy 1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Private School
Union Baptist Kindergarten 1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39466


Delta College-Slidell Campus 105 Gause Blvd., West
Slidell, LA 70460-2624
Type: Post Secondary
Northshore Technical Community College 65556 Centerpoint Blvd.
Lacombe, LA 70445
Type: Post Secondary
Pearl River Community College 101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
Type: Post Secondary
Delta College Inc 19231 N. 6th Street
Covington, LA 70433-8947
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington 1355 Polders Lane
Covington, LA 70433
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Joseph Seminary College 75376 River Road
St. Benedict, LA 70457
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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