ZIP Code 39470 in Poplarville, MS

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Poplarville, Mississippi
Names to Avoid:
Barth, Crossroads, Derby, Fords Creek, Hillsdale, Savannah, West Poplarville
Counties:Pearl River County[Primary]
Hancock County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:15:47 PM
Population:12,373 [See All]
Area Codes:601 / 769
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.8171, -89.5884
Land Area:429.9 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 39470 has 12,373 residents and 4,620 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 41.4 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.2%, much higher than the state average of 56.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (11.4%, much lower than the state average of 36.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,373Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:13,926Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:13,702Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:28.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$52,929Source: Census ACS
Households:4,620Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$170,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--13,65613,60713,39412,58112,30811,93411,74711,79912,06811,97811,97912,42212,87213,926
Decennial Census13,011------------------12,373--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 41.4

Male Median Age: 40.9

Female Median Age: 42

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male29837138362245431825728930439137144044236932424313878
Female296340380637412324317304322356395435411432356259158147
Total5947117631,259866642574593626747766875853801680502296225
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:10,17583.65%
Black:1,40511.55%
Hispanic:*3572.93%
Asian:510.42%
American Indian:740.61%
Hawaiian:20.02%
Other:1000.82%
Total:12,164100%
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:6,09249.24%40.9 years
Females:6,28150.76%42.0 years
Total:12,373100%41.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:13,82599.27%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:180.13%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:770.55%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:60.60%
Total Population:13,926100%
Total Native Population:13,84399.40%
Total Foreign-born Population:830.60%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $52,929, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $14,276 (36.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,310. Family households earn a median of $72,835 versus $26,458 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,377). By gender, male median income is $51,360 and female is $41,534, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,826 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$38,653$38,378$38,561$37,960$37,903$39,072$41,327$41,960$45,619$48,333$50,524$55,047$51,830$52,929
Median Family Income$47,679$46,170$51,120$51,852$56,799$53,722$54,437$51,934$54,576$55,830$59,075$69,352$73,608$72,835
Median NonFamily Income$14,047$16,199$14,750$14,677$15,318$16,725$18,854$23,372$26,813$33,292$33,945$32,547$23,598$26,458
Median Male Income$46,491$45,780$45,854$45,735$46,288$45,392$48,785$49,816$50,991$53,201$55,039$56,010$52,743$51,360
Median Female Income$27,793$28,764$30,468$28,393$28,358$31,707$37,525$39,366$40,746$40,369$41,233$40,859$40,183$41,534
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,41148.69%
Unemployed:3292.96%
Not In Labor Force:5,37448.35%
Total:11,114100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:1,61629.87%
Service:1,52628.20%
Sales and Office:98718.24%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:60111.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:68112.59%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,411100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $170,800, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $60,000 (54.15%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,700. The median gross rent is $897, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $188 (26.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $260. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.13% (39.47% with a mortgage, 60.53% free-and-clear) and renters 16.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.46%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$110,800$109,600$105,500$106,100$102,000$100,900$101,800$110,200$121,100$149,100$133,800$164,000$166,600$170,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:638.02%
$500 to $999:27334.73%
$1,000 to $1,499:19725.06%
$1,500 to $1,999:91.15%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:24431.04%
Total:786100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$709$717$716$722$744$700$645$672$637$685$708$902$888$897
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,52932.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,34550.32%
Renter Occupied:78616.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,660100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,66086.54%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):72513.46%
Total Housing Units:5,385100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:3,89972.40%
Multi-Family Units:2715.03%
Other Units:1,21522.56%
Total Housing Units:5,385100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 15.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 47.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 10.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.99%). College enrollment is 35.74%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4244.74%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6297.03%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,73630.56%
Some college, no degree:2,42927.13%
Associate's degree:1,33514.91%
Bachelor's degree:98110.96%
Graduate or professional degree:4184.67%
Total:8,952100%
High school or higher:7,89988.24%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,39915.63%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:8,18250.74%
Public Insurance:6,51540.40%
No Insurance:1,4298.86%
Total:16,126100%
Has Health Insurance:14,69791.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty19.6%20.0%18.5%16.4%11.6%10.9%8.3%6.7%8.6%11.8%11.5%9.6%9.1%10.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:2085.43%
Kindergarten:671.75%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,57040.99%
High school (grades 9-12):61616.08%
College or graduate school:1,36935.74%
Total:3,830100%
Early Childhood:2757.18%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,25358.83%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 39470 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 186 business establishments, employing about 1,938 people with an annual payroll of $68,952,000. USPS data shows 5,503 residential mailboxes and 327 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,503Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:327Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,898Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,330Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:32Source: USPS
# of Businesses:186Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$16,111,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$68,952,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,938Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 39470 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 55,834 people, about 22.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 39470. It covers 429.9 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.045 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Picayune, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:38100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:55,834Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:429.9 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.045 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:2859480Source: Census
Place Name:Poplarville city; MississippiSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


39474 | | 39466

Schools in ZIP Code 39470


ZIP Code 39470 is in the Poplarville Separate School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Poplarville Jr Sr High School #1 Hornet Drive
Poplarville, MS 39470
District: Poplarville Separate School District
Poplarville Lower Elementary School 804 South Julia Street Suite A
Poplarville, MS 39470
District: Poplarville Separate School District
Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch 1 Todd Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
District: Poplarville Separate School District
Middle School Of Poplarville 6 Spirit Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
District: Poplarville Separate School District
Poplarville Career Development Ctr 9 Career Center Circle
Poplarville, MS 39470
District: Poplarville Separate School District
Union Baptist Kindergarten 1628 W Union Rd
Picayune, MS 39466
District: Private SchoolNearby
Annunciation Catholic School 511 Ave C
Bogalusa, LA 70427
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bens Ford Christian School 59253 Mount Pleasant Rd # 2
Bogalusa, LA 70427
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 39470


Pearl River Community College 101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
Type: Post Secondary
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
Type: Post Secondary
Pearl River Community College - Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar 13915 Fred & Al Key Road
Kiln, MS 39556-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Pearl River Community College - Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar 13915 Fred & Al Key Road
Kiln, MS 39556-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Northshore Technical Community College 65556 Centerpoint Blvd.
Lacombe, LA 70445
Type: Post Secondary
Pearl River Community College-Forrest County Campus 5448 US Hwy 49 S
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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