39452 ZIP Code — Lucedale, MS

George County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39452 is located in Lucedale, Mississippi, within George County. It covers approximately 535.16 square miles and serves a population of 28,368 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39452

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,957. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 39452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,368

population

535.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lucedale	Acceptable
Lucedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39565 Vancleave (16 mi) 36587 Wilmer (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,368
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	535.16 sq mi
Water area	6.05 sq mi
Latitude	30.8058
Longitude	-88.6472
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	601

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	51.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.1%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

28,368

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$52,957

Median household income

$25,664

Per capita income

$153,300

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

10,293

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,078

Under 5

1,040

1,054

5–9

1,018

1,090

10–14

1,053

843

15–19

814

771

20–24

744

2,067

25–34

1,995

1,682

35–44

1,624

1,714

45–54

1,654

864

55–59

834

1,006

60–64

972

1,404

65–74

1,355

658

75–84

635

203

85+

196

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,417	26.1%
18 and over	20,951	73.9%
65 and over	4,451	15.7%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Black or African American 6.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	25,447	88.1%
Black or African American	1,890	6.5%
Two or more races	783	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	506	1.8%
Asian	159	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	0.2%
Other race	31	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	51.1%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	33.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	12.2%	15.3%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.1%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$52,957

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,300
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	19.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,113	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	545	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,758	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	2,074	19.8%
Households with children under 18	3,630	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,178	30.3%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	15.8%
Married	55.7%	59.5%
Separated	2.4%	3.0%
Widowed	2.3%	9.4%
Divorced	14.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	329	5.3%
Kindergarten	393	6.4%
Elementary school	3,310	53.6%
High school	1,445	23.4%
College / grad school	697	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Construction 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Retail trade 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 45.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,574	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.4%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,250	92.5%
Spanish	294	1.1%
Other Indo-European	247	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	47	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,926	98.4%
Born in same state	27,874	98.3%
Born in different state	17,233	60.7%
Foreign born	52	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	442	1.6%
Not a US citizen	154	34.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,424	15.6%
French	3,890	13.7%
Italian	2,696	9.5%
English	64	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.1%
German	8	0%
Dutch	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39452

What city is ZIP code 39452 in?

ZIP code 39452 is primarily assigned to Lucedale, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39452 in?

ZIP code 39452 falls within George County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39452?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39452 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39452 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 39452 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39452 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 39452 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39452?

The median home value in ZIP code 39452 is $153,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 39452 in?

ZIP code 39452 observes the CST timezone.