39581 ZIP Code — Pascagoula, MS

Jackson County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39581 is located in Pascagoula, Mississippi, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 14.01 square miles and serves a population of 11,755 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 228.

About ZIP code 39581

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,600. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $36,576. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 39581 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,755

population

14.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pascagoula	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39595 Pascagoula (3.4 mi) 39567 Pascagoula (4.6 mi) 39563 Moss Point (5.6 mi) 39553 Gautier (10 mi) 36541 Grand Bay (13.1 mi) 36509 Bayou La Batre (14.1 mi) 39564 Ocean Springs (16.3 mi) 36544 Irvington (17.7 mi) 36523 Coden (18.1 mi) 36528 Dauphin Island (19 mi) 36582 Theodore (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,755
Population density	839 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	14.01 sq mi
Water area	1.42 sq mi
Latitude	30.3561
Longitude	-88.4903
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	63.9%	46.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	16.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.4%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

11,755

Population

839

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$36,576

Median household income

$21,827

Per capita income

$126,600

Median home value

$845

Median monthly rent

40.0%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

2,798

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

644

Under 5

715

289

5–9

321

320

10–14

354

423

15–19

468

487

20–24

539

767

25–34

851

801

35–44

889

522

45–54

578

343

55–59

380

251

60–64

279

502

65–74

557

166

75–84

184

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,038	25.8%
18 and over	8,717	74.2%
65 and over	1,534	13.0%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.2%

Black or African American 36.1%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Other race 7.3%

Two or more races 4%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,375	41.2%
Black or African American	4,712	36.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,284	9.8%
Other race	950	7.3%
Two or more races	519	4%
Asian	191	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	46.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.7%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	16.8%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.8%	4.4%	3.4%

Under $10k 14.2%

$10k–$15k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.2%
$10k–$15k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$36,576

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,600
Median rent / month	$845
Owner occupied	40.0%
Renter occupied	60.0%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	46.2%
Large apartment buildings	9.9%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	34.1%
1960–1969	26.4%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.3%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	86.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,435	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	144	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,150	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,965	41.9%
Households with children under 18	1,522	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,229	26.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	44.2%
Married	38.2%	31.9%
Separated	3.7%	4.3%
Widowed	4.5%	9.5%
Divorced	12.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	270	10.5%
Kindergarten	93	3.6%
Elementary school	1,005	39.0%
High school	555	21.5%
College / grad school	653	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 15.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Construction 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.9

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 38.5%

18 and over 26.4%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 58.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	24.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	401	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,396	88.4%
Spanish	1,172	11.3%
Other Indo-European	1,161	11.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,941	93.1%
Born in same state	9,968	84.8%
Born in different state	7,030	59.8%
Foreign born	973	8.3%
Naturalized citizen	814	6.9%
Not a US citizen	158	19.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,156	9.8%
Arab	743	6.3%
Italian	336	2.9%
German	83	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	0.2%
Polish	9	0.1%
Irish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39581

What city is ZIP code 39581 in?

ZIP code 39581 is primarily assigned to Pascagoula, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39581 in?

ZIP code 39581 falls within Jackson County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39581?

30% of residents in ZIP code 39581 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 39581 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 39581 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39581?

The median home value in ZIP code 39581 is $126,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39581?

The median household income in ZIP code 39581 is $36,576, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39581 in?

ZIP code 39581 observes the CST timezone.