39576 ZIP Code — Waveland, MS

Hancock County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39576 is located in Waveland, Mississippi, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 6.52 square miles and serves a population of 6,228 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 228.

About ZIP code 39576

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $59,643. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 39576 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,228

population

6.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39576 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39576

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39576. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waveland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,228
Population density	955 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	6.52 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	30.2858
Longitude	-89.3753
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	49.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,228

Population

955

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$59,643

Median household income

$34,229

Per capita income

$206,900

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

2,311

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

142

128

5–9

136

141

10–14

151

341

15–19

363

20–24

408

25–34

434

329

35–44

351

632

45–54

674

205

55–59

218

168

60–64

178

307

65–74

327

134

75–84

142

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,359	21.8%
18 and over	4,869	78.2%
65 and over	961	15.4%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.7%

Black or African American 14.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,938	77.7%
Black or African American	938	14.8%
Two or more races	292	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	130	2%
Other race	42	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.2%
Asian	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	18.2%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$59,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,900
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	16.9%
2000–2009	25.8%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.8%
Electricity	91.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,265	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	132	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	514	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	819	30.0%
Households with children under 18	936	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	680	24.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	32.2%
Married	60.6%	42.6%
Separated	3.0%	2.3%
Widowed	6.6%	6.9%
Divorced	9.7%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 23.8%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	73	6.4%
Kindergarten	5	0.4%
Elementary school	368	32.5%
High school	545	48.1%
College / grad school	141	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 13.6%

Construction 13.0%

Professional & management 11.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Education & healthcare 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Public administration 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 43.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	396	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,953	95.6%
Spanish	64	1.1%
Other Indo-European	26	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,028	96.8%
Born in same state	5,978	96.0%
Born in different state	2,810	45.1%
Foreign born	50	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	200	3.2%
Not a US citizen	94	47.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	790	12.7%
French	349	5.6%
Italian	214	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	45	0.7%
Polish	37	0.6%
German	27	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39576

What city is ZIP code 39576 in?

ZIP code 39576 is primarily assigned to Waveland, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39576 in?

ZIP code 39576 falls within Hancock County, Mississippi.

What is the population of ZIP code 39576?

ZIP code 39576 has an estimated population of 6,228 residents, with a density of 955 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39576?

The median home value in ZIP code 39576 is $206,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 39576?

The median household income in ZIP code 39576 is $59,643, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 39576 in?

ZIP code 39576 observes the CST timezone.