39476 ZIP Code — Richton, MS

Perry County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39476 is located in Richton, Mississippi, within Perry County. It covers approximately 418.74 square miles and serves a population of 6,452 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39476

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,721. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 39476 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,452

population

418.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39476 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39476

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39476. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richton	Acceptable
Richton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39464 Ovett (11.8 mi) 39461 Neely (17.4 mi) 39462 New Augusta (17.6 mi) 39465 Petal (17.8 mi) 39362 State Line (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,452
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	418.74 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	31.4087
Longitude	-88.8971
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	53.1%	53.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	12.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.6%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,452

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$47,721

Median household income

$23,483

Per capita income

$124,900

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

2,637

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

121

169

5–9

184

308

10–14

335

269

15–19

293

192

20–24

208

229

25–34

250

357

35–44

388

428

45–54

465

124

55–59

135

240

60–64

262

380

65–74

414

209

75–84

228

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,500	23.2%
18 and over	4,952	76.8%
65 and over	1,383	21.4%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Black or African American 5.8%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,923	91.6%
Black or African American	375	5.8%
Two or more races	154	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	53.5%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.6%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	12.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.6%	3.4%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$47,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,900
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	83.7%
Propane / LP gas	10.3%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,228	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	44	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	475	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	583	25.0%
Households with children under 18	717	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	953	40.9%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	20.0%
Married	53.8%	54.8%
Separated	3.7%	3.6%
Widowed	2.9%	10.5%
Divorced	11.3%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	3.6%
Kindergarten	36	2.5%
Elementary school	770	52.6%
High school	332	22.7%
College / grad school	274	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Construction 15.7%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Public administration 10.1%

Retail trade 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 4.6%

Professional & management 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.6

Poverty

All people 24.4%

Under 18 years 42.3%

18 and over 18.9%

Married-couple families 16.0%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	443	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	55.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	10.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,219	96.4%
Spanish	15	0.2%
Other Indo-European	15	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,350	98.4%
Born in same state	6,338	98.2%
Born in different state	5,270	81.7%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	102	1.6%
Not a US citizen	19	18.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,785	27.7%
French	803	12.4%
Italian	661	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	0.6%
English	28	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39476

What city is ZIP code 39476 in?

ZIP code 39476 is primarily assigned to Richton, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39476 in?

ZIP code 39476 falls within Perry County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39476?

24% of residents in ZIP code 39476 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39476?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 39476 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 39476 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39476 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 39476 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 39476 in?

ZIP code 39476 observes the CST timezone.