39572 ZIP Code — Pearlington, MS

Hancock County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39572 is located in Pearlington, Mississippi, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 10.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 228.

About ZIP code 39572

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,100.

Median household income is $49,607. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 39572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,049

population

10.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pearlington	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,049
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	10.77 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	30.2462
Longitude	-89.5851
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	48.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,049

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$49,607

Median household income

$29,600

Per capita income

$114,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

641

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

128

35–44

137

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

174

65–74

129

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	62	5.9%
18 and over	987	94.1%
65 and over	384	36.6%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.9%

Black or African American 24.9%

Asian 1.9%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	754	71.9%
Black or African American	261	24.9%
Asian	20	1.9%
Two or more races	14	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
Median income	$49,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 19.5%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	67.6%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.5%
Electricity	80.5%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	34.9%
Cohabiting couple	43	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	222	39.7%
Female householder, no spouse	99	17.7%
Households with children under 18	109	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	48.3%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	2.2%
Married	39.8%	61.7%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	6.7%	9.1%
Divorced	28.4%	27.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 29.1%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	42.9%
High school	21	30.0%
College / grad school	19	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.9%

Construction 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Professional & management 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Manufacturing 8.1%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	27.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	20.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.6

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 25.8%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 80.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.9%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	131	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.3%
Under 18	12.9%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	51.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.4%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	49.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,049	100.0%
Spanish	13	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,029	98.1%
Born in same state	1,029	98.1%
Born in different state	492	46.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	1.9%
Not a US citizen	13	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	196	18.7%
Arab	149	14.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	1.8%
French	13	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.3%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39572

What city is ZIP code 39572 in?

ZIP code 39572 is primarily assigned to Pearlington, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39572 in?

ZIP code 39572 falls within Hancock County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39572 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 39572 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 39572 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 39572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39572?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39572?

18% of residents in ZIP code 39572 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 39572 in?

ZIP code 39572 observes the CST timezone.