39577 ZIP Code — Wiggins, MS

Stone County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39577 is located in Wiggins, Mississippi, within Stone County. It covers approximately 252.35 square miles and serves a population of 11,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601.

About ZIP code 39577

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $44,329. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 39577 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,133

population

252.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39577 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39577

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39577. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wiggins	Acceptable
Wiggins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39425 Brooklyn (7.3 mi) 39561 Mc Henry (14 mi) 39573 Perkinston (15.1 mi) 39423 Beaumont (17.5 mi) 39462 New Augusta (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,133
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	252.35 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	30.9005
Longitude	-89.0953
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	61.5%	50.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	33.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

11,133

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$44,329

Median household income

$24,610

Per capita income

$129,800

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

3,204

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

372

Under 5

331

280

5–9

249

439

10–14

390

590

15–19

526

491

20–24

438

670

25–34

597

714

35–44

636

737

45–54

657

221

55–59

197

385

60–64

342

634

65–74

564

294

75–84

261

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,518	22.6%
18 and over	8,615	77.4%
65 and over	1,871	16.8%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.6%

Black or African American 22.4%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,038	71.6%
Black or African American	2,515	22.4%
Two or more races	564	5%
Hispanic or Latino	90	0.8%
Other race	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	50.2%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	33.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	14.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	3.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$44,329

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,800
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	21.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	79.3%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,016	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	118	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	694	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,071	27.5%
Households with children under 18	1,468	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,390	35.7%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	27.4%
Married	45.9%	45.2%
Separated	2.0%	4.2%
Widowed	5.1%	11.6%
Divorced	11.6%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	2.9%
Kindergarten	226	8.4%
Elementary school	1,081	40.4%
High school	667	24.9%
College / grad school	624	23.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Construction 15.1%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 70.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	608	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,430	93.7%
Spanish	5	0.0%
Other Indo-European	5	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,120	99.9%
Born in same state	11,120	99.9%
Born in different state	7,494	67.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.1%
Not a US citizen	8	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,489	13.4%
Italian	1,239	11.1%
French	648	5.8%
English	199	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	28	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.1%
Polish	14	0.1%
Irish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39577

What city is ZIP code 39577 in?

ZIP code 39577 is primarily assigned to Wiggins, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39577 in?

ZIP code 39577 falls within Stone County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39577?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39577 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 39577?

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

Does ZIP code 39577 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 39577 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39577?

The median home value in ZIP code 39577 is $129,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 39577 in?

ZIP code 39577 observes the CST timezone.