39562 ZIP Code — Moss Point, MS

Jackson County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39562 is located in Moss Point, Mississippi, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 201.65 square miles and serves a population of 16,574 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 228.

About ZIP code 39562

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,063. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 39562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,574

population

201.65

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moss Point	Acceptable
Moss Point	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,574
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	201.65 sq mi
Water area	4.75 sq mi
Latitude	30.5175
Longitude	-88.5180
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	228

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	46.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	32.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

16,574

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$56,063

Median household income

$31,781

Per capita income

$138,700

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

6,643

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

332

Under 5

309

374

5–9

348

454

10–14

423

599

15–19

557

474

20–24

440

862

25–34

802

905

35–44

841

1,232

45–54

1,147

868

55–59

807

706

60–64

656

986

65–74

918

553

75–84

514

242

85+

225

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,876	17.4%
18 and over	13,698	82.6%
65 and over	3,438	20.7%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 4.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	15,160	90.4%
Black or African American	718	4.3%
Two or more races	484	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	188	1.1%
Other race	147	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	46.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	32.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	16.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$56,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,700
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	17.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	59.2%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	29.5%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.0%
Electricity	82.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,165	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	294	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,230	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,052	30.4%
Households with children under 18	1,768	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,525	37.5%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	19.0%
Married	52.3%	46.9%
Separated	1.0%	2.9%
Widowed	8.0%	18.3%
Divorced	11.7%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	144	4.8%
Kindergarten	32	1.1%
Elementary school	1,319	43.5%
High school	962	31.7%
College / grad school	574	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.3%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 12.1%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 36.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,031	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.8%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	61.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,933	96.1%
Spanish	138	0.9%
Other Indo-European	64	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	74	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,375	98.8%
Born in same state	16,318	98.5%
Born in different state	11,992	72.4%
Foreign born	57	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	199	1.2%
Not a US citizen	93	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,948	17.8%
Arab	2,740	16.5%
Italian	1,302	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	89	0.5%
English	78	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39562

What city is ZIP code 39562 in?

ZIP code 39562 is primarily assigned to Moss Point, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39562 in?

ZIP code 39562 falls within Jackson County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39562 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 39562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39562?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39562?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 39562 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 39562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39562 in?

ZIP code 39562 observes the CST timezone.