39462 ZIP Code — New Augusta, MS

Perry County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39462 is located in New Augusta, Mississippi, within Perry County. It covers approximately 56.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39462

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $190,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $80,859. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 obesity (45%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39462 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a strong veteran community.

1,202

population

56.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39462 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39462

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Augusta	Acceptable
New Augusta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39423 Beaumont (10.5 mi) 39425 Brooklyn (12.8 mi) 39465 Petal (13 mi) 39401 Hattiesburg (14.2 mi) 39456 Mc Lain (14.8 mi) 39476 Richton (17.6 mi) 39407 Hattiesburg (17.7 mi) 39461 Neely (18.1 mi) 39577 Wiggins (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,202
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	56.79 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	31.1850
Longitude	-89.0406
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	49.2%	53.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	32.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	12.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,202

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$80,859

Median household income

$32,298

Per capita income

$190,800

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

451

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

158

45–54

128

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	448	37.3%
18 and over	754	62.7%
65 and over	158	13.1%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

Black or African American 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,036	84.4%
Black or African American	114	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	25	2%
Other race	25	2%
Two or more races	23	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	53.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	32.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	34.6%	12.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 1.1%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 30.5%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	1.1%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	30.5%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$80,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 41.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,800
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	60.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	32.3%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	15.8%
3 or more	49.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	91.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	62.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	35	7.9%
Female householder, no spouse	118	26.6%
Households with children under 18	234	52.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	26.6%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	17.9%
Married	71.1%	54.7%
Separated	0.2%	4.6%
Widowed	0.7%	6.6%
Divorced	5.1%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 34.2%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	178	39.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	164	36.4%
High school	52	11.5%
College / grad school	57	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.2%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 6.6%

Public administration 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.9%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.9%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 25.4%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 75.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.6%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.8%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	45.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	23.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	983	81.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,178	98.0%
Born in same state	1,157	96.3%
Born in different state	904	75.2%
Foreign born	21	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	24	2.0%
Not a US citizen	16	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	511	42.5%
Italian	60	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	57	4.7%
English	10	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39462

What city is ZIP code 39462 in?

ZIP code 39462 is primarily assigned to New Augusta, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39462 in?

ZIP code 39462 falls within Perry County, Mississippi.

Is ZIP code 39462 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 39462 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 39462 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 39462 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39462?

19% of residents in ZIP code 39462 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39462?

14% 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 39462 in?

ZIP code 39462 observes the CST timezone.