39475 ZIP Code — Purvis, MS
Lamar County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39475 is located in Purvis, Mississippi, within Lamar County. It covers approximately 158.51 square miles and serves a population of 14,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.
About ZIP code 39475
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 $167,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,374.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
14,311
population
158.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39475 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39475
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39475. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Purvis | Acceptable |
| Purvis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
39455 Lumberton (9.1 mi)
39401 Hattiesburg (11.1 mi)
39406 Hattiesburg (13.4 mi)
39402 Hattiesburg (13.4 mi)
39407 Hattiesburg (14.6 mi)
39482 Sumrall (16.8 mi)
39465 Petal (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,311 |
| Population density | 90 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 158.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.1517 |
| Longitude | -89.4286 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 601/769 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 43.6% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 34.2% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 18.3% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
14,311
Population
90
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$67,374
Median household income
$32,879
Per capita income
$167,800
Median home value
$964
Median monthly rent
76.1%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
4,557
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
476
Under 5
456
457
5–9
437
715
10–14
685
454
15–19
434
328
20–24
314
916
25–34
877
1,349
35–44
1,291
1,058
45–54
1,013
393
55–59
376
205
60–64
197
620
65–74
594
262
75–84
250
79
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,882 | 27.1% |
| 18 and over | 10,429 | 72.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,880 | 13.1% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Black or African American
12.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,027 | 83% |
| Black or African American | 1,799 | 12.4% |
| Two or more races | 279 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 181 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 43.6% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 34.2% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 18.3% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.2% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
8.0%
$50k–$75k
21.3%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $67,374 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
25.3%
$200k–$300k
28.3%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,800 |
| Median rent / month | $964 |
| Owner occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter occupied | 23.9% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.4% |
| Electricity | 81.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,172 | 58.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 309 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 930 | 17.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 977 | 18.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,345 | 43.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,414 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 18.9% |
| Married | 58.0% | 61.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 158 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 159 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,996 | 57.4% |
| High school | 768 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 394 | 11.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Manufacturing
17.0%
Retail trade
10.4%
Professional & management
9.5%
Construction
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Other services
2.4%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.9% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.5% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 11.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 3.3% |
| Other means | 5.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
32.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 16.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 799 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 54.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.4% |
| Public insurance | 31.9% |
| No insurance | 19.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,379 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 51 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 32 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,207 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 14,062 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 10,605 | 74.1% |
| Foreign born | 145 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 104 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 93 | 89.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,978 | 27.8% |
| Italian | 1,417 | 9.9% |
| French | 1,257 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 120 | 0.8% |
| German | 65 | 0.5% |
| English | 28 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39475
What city is ZIP code 39475 in?
ZIP code 39475 is primarily assigned to Purvis, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39475 in?
ZIP code 39475 falls within Lamar County, Mississippi.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39475?
The median home value in ZIP code 39475 is $167,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 39475?
ZIP code 39475 has an estimated population of 14,311 residents, with a density of 90 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39475?
The median household income in ZIP code 39475 is $67,374, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 39475 in?
ZIP code 39475 observes the CST timezone.