39208 ZIP Code — Pearl, MS
Rankin County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39208 is located in Pearl, Mississippi, within Rankin County. It covers approximately 47.82 square miles and serves a population of 33,371 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.
About ZIP code 39208
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $57,893.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
33,371
population
47.82
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39208 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39208
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pearl | Acceptable |
| Pearl | Acceptable |
| Pearl | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
39218 Richland (3.8 mi)
39232 Flowood (4.3 mi)
39202 Jackson (5.4 mi)
39201 Jackson (5.4 mi)
39271 Jackson (5.8 mi)
39250 Jackson (5.8 mi)
39269 Jackson (6 mi)
39216 Jackson (6.5 mi)
39210 Jackson (6.5 mi)
39217 Jackson (7 mi)
39203 Jackson (7.1 mi)
39211 Jackson (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,371 |
| Population density | 698 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.2560 |
| Longitude | -90.1001 |
| 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 | 50.5% | 34.8% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 35.3% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 25.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
33,371
Population
698
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$57,893
Median household income
$29,606
Per capita income
$157,600
Median home value
$1,099
Median monthly rent
63.1%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
8,848
Housing units
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
917
Under 5
943
1,000
5–9
1,027
762
10–14
783
905
15–19
931
1,136
20–24
1,168
3,116
25–34
3,202
2,542
35–44
2,613
1,864
45–54
1,916
922
55–59
948
916
60–64
941
1,373
65–74
1,412
725
75–84
745
278
85+
286
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,695 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 26,676 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,819 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.8%
Black or African American
33.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,603 | 56.8% |
| Black or African American | 11,563 | 33.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,117 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 865 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 789 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 502 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.5% | 34.8% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 35.3% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 25.1% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
2.0%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
18.6%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
18.5%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $57,893 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
29.1%
$200k–$300k
17.4%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,099 |
| Owner occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter occupied | 36.9% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.7% |
| Mobile homes | 13.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 21.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.0% |
| Electricity | 53.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,265 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 667 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,403 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,960 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,077 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,441 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 28.9% |
| Married | 44.7% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 18.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 281 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 313 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,944 | 42.3% |
| High school | 1,480 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,940 | 27.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Retail trade
11.0%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Public administration
7.6%
Professional & management
7.4%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.5% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.8% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
16.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 29.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 20.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 55.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,590 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.4% |
| Public insurance | 33.6% |
| No insurance | 13.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,511 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 439 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 243 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 30 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,584 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 32,409 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 24,777 | 74.2% |
| Foreign born | 175 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 787 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 406 | 51.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,050 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 2,684 | 8% |
| Italian | 1,999 | 6% |
| Norwegian | 46 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 41 | 0.1% |
| English | 30 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39208
What city is ZIP code 39208 in?
ZIP code 39208 is primarily assigned to Pearl, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39208 in?
ZIP code 39208 falls within Rankin County, Mississippi.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39208?
The median home value in ZIP code 39208 is $157,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 39208?
ZIP code 39208 has an estimated population of 33,371 residents, with a density of 698 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39208?
The median household income in ZIP code 39208 is $57,893, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 39208 in?
ZIP code 39208 observes the CST timezone.