Pearl River County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
56,503
population (2021)
+1.2%
pop change since 2010
28109
FIPS code
Pearl River County ZIP code map
About Pearl River County
Pearl River County is located in Mississippi and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 56,503 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.2% from 55,834 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pearl River County is 28109.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 56,503 |
| 2010 population | 55,834 |
| Change | +1.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28109 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pearl River County
ZIP codes for Pearl River County, MS (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39426 | Carriere | Pearl River | View map |
| 39457 | Mc Neill | Pearl River | View map |
| 39463 | Nicholson | Pearl River | View map |
| 39466 | Picayune | Pearl River | View map |
| 39470 | Poplarville | Pearl River | View map |
Demographics & statistics
58,248
Population
40.4
Median age
$56,729
Median household income
$27,903
Per capita income
$173,433
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
21,473
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,570
Under 5
1,601
1,677
5–9
1,709
2,222
10–14
2,266
1,828
15–19
1,864
1,744
20–24
1,777
3,335
25–34
3,400
3,524
35–44
3,593
3,471
45–54
3,539
1,958
55–59
1,996
2,115
60–64
2,156
3,230
65–74
3,293
1,529
75–84
1,559
640
85+
652
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,957 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 45,291 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 10,903 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.8%
Black or African American
11.8%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,758 | 79.8% |
| Black or African American | 7,091 | 11.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,017 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,600 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 692 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 445 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 241 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $56,729 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.5%
$50k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
12.7%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,433 |
| Median rent / month | $917 |
| Owner occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter occupied | 17.6% |
| Vacant | 14.7% |
| Single-family detached | 72.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 18.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.0% |
| Electricity | 84.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,376 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,144 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,822 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,684 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,188 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,834 | 36.3% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 24.1% |
| Married | 52.0% | 51.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 680 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 552 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 6,418 | 46.3% |
| High school | 2,724 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,759 | 24.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Retail trade
13.6%
Professional & management
11.4%
Construction
11.3%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.5%
Under 18 years
18.0%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
5.5%
Female-led households
31.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 18.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 54.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 16.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,742 | 8.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 18.6% |
| 65 and over | 47.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.5% |
| Public insurance | 43.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,077 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 659 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 541 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 118 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 57,318 | 98.5% |
| Born in same state | 57,248 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 25,983 | 45.1% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 930 | 1.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 592 | 59.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,819 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 6,093 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 5,849 | 10% |
| German | 479 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 402 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 279 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 89.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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