39556 ZIP Code — Kiln, MS

Hancock County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39556 is located in Kiln, Mississippi, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 102.61 square miles and serves a population of 7,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 228.

About ZIP code 39556

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,011. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,907

population

102.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kiln	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39525 Diamondhead (7.6 mi) 39571 Pass Christian (8.9 mi) 39520 Bay Saint Louis (11.6 mi) 39466 Picayune (12.4 mi) 39522 Stennis Space Center (13.1 mi) 39529 Stennis Space Center (13.7 mi) 39503 Gulfport (15.4 mi) 39560 Long Beach (15.9 mi) 39426 Carriere (18.2 mi) 39574 Saucier (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,907
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	102.61 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	30.4862
Longitude	-89.4157
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	228

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,907

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$70,011

Median household income

$29,741

Per capita income

$145,000

Median home value

$1,080

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

3,098

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

263

Under 5

298

362

5–9

409

139

10–14

157

213

15–19

242

317

20–24

359

476

25–34

539

305

35–44

345

340

45–54

384

401

55–59

453

131

60–64

149

438

65–74

495

234

75–84

264

85+

103

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,830	23.1%
18 and over	6,077	76.9%
65 and over	1,625	20.6%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,314	88.8%
Two or more races	509	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	333	4%
Black or African American	38	0.5%
Other race	23	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.6%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.6%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$70,011

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 18.2%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,000
Median rent / month	$1,080
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	31.5%
1990–1999	20.1%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	91.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,207	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	188	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	378	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	946	34.8%
Households with children under 18	931	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,296	47.7%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	24.4%
Married	47.3%	43.0%
Separated	0.7%	2.1%
Widowed	3.6%	15.5%
Divorced	12.6%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	89	5.1%
Kindergarten	169	9.7%
Elementary school	744	42.7%
High school	285	16.4%
College / grad school	454	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 17.2%

Construction 11.8%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.4%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.1

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 23.6%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	466	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,346	92.9%
Spanish	57	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	57	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,852	99.3%
Born in same state	7,776	98.3%
Born in different state	4,871	61.6%
Foreign born	76	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	0.7%
Not a US citizen	21	38.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,715	21.7%
Italian	458	5.8%
French	420	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	57	0.7%
English	33	0.4%
Dutch	17	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	92.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39556

What city is ZIP code 39556 in?

ZIP code 39556 is primarily assigned to Kiln, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39556 in?

ZIP code 39556 falls within Hancock County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39556 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 39556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 39556 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 39556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39556?

20% of residents in ZIP code 39556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39556?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 39556 in?

ZIP code 39556 observes the CST timezone.