Zip code 39466: Picayune, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39466?

39466 is assigned to Picayune, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39466 in?

39466 is mostly in Pearl River County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39466?

About 28,025 people live in 39466, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39466?

The median household income in 39466 is $52,765.

Q: What zip codes are near 39466?

The closest zip codes to 39466 are 39463, 39426, 39457, 39529, 70452.

Residential delivery areaPearl River CountyCentral Time

Population

28,025

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$173K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$910/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

153 sq mi

183 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39466

39466 is a small-town zip code in Picayune, Mississippi (Pearl River County), covering 153 sq mi of land. About 28,025 people live here, or 183 per square mile. The median resident is 40.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,765 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $173,400, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $910 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.2 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and sales.

How 39466 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute33.2 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min86th of 393 in MS
Housing vacancy15.3%
87th
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%217th of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate13.5%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%115th of 403 in MS
Poverty rate19.9%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%202nd of 398 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.468
75th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482151st of 393 in MS
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%111th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers11.1%
70th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%122nd of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%188th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate74.2%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%226th of 397 in MS
Median age40.8
63rd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6161st of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%174th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older17.8%
59th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%202nd of 405 in MS
Residents under 1822.6%
55th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%230th of 405 in MS
Population28,025
45th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77920th of 405 in MS
Diversity index45.9
45th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1201st of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters49.3%
45th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%176th of 377 in MS
Tech workers2.1%
35th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%52nd of 405 in MS
Government workers11.8%
34th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%320th of 405 in MS
Population density183/sq mi
20th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi75th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$29,058
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549161st of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents2.6%
16th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%86th of 405 in MS
Median home value$173,400
15th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80077th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$910
14th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95498th of 319 in MS
Median household income$52,765
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447173rd of 376 in MS
Median earnings per worker$36,005
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605253rd of 403 in MS
Work from home5.4%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%140th of 405 in MS
Broadband access83%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%147th of 397 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher13.6%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%275th of 403 in MS

Measure	39466	Pearl River	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Average commuteWeakness	33.2 min	35.4 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	87th	86th of 393
Housing vacancy	15.3%	14%	14.6%	10.1%	87th	217th of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.5%	12.9%	11%	8.4%	85th	115th of 403
Poverty rateWeakness	19.9%	16.5%	18.9%	12.5%	84th	202nd of 398
Income inequality (Gini)	0.468	0.451	0.482	0.483	75th	151st of 393
Veterans	7.3%	8.2%	6.8%	6.2%	70th	111th of 405
Self-employed workers	11.1%	11.8%	9.4%	10%	70th	122nd of 405
Healthcare workers	10.7%	8.7%	11.1%	9.7%	67th	188th of 405
Homeownership rate	74.2%	80.4%	70%	65.2%	64th	226th of 397
Median age	40.8	41.6	38.6	38.9	63rd	161st of 405
Unemployment rate	5.6%	6.1%	5.8%	5.2%	62nd	174th of 405
Residents 65 and older	17.8%	19.6%	17.2%	17.2%	59th	202nd of 405
Residents under 18	22.6%	22.9%	23.3%	22%	55th	230th of 405
Population	28,025	57,458	2,946,779	334,922,499	45th	20th of 405
Diversity index	45.9	35.7	56.1	61.4	45th	201st of 405
Rent-burdened renters	49.3%	47.9%	51.3%	51.1%	45th	176th of 377
Tech workers	2.1%	2.4%	1.4%	3.8%	35th	52nd of 405
Government workers	11.8%	13.8%	18.5%	14.5%	34th	320th of 405
Population density	183/sq mi	71/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	20th	75th of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,058	$29,524	$31,549	$44,673	16th	161st of 405
Foreign-born residents	2.6%	1.9%	2.4%	14.1%	16th	86th of 405
Median home value	$173,400	$182,300	$169,800	$332,700	15th	77th of 372
Median gross rent	$910	$906	$954	$1,413	14th	98th of 319
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,765	$58,135	$56,447	$80,734	12th	173rd of 376
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,005	$37,011	$40,605	$49,666	11th	253rd of 403
Work from home	5.4%	8.8%	5.9%	15.1%	9th	140th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	83%	85.1%	84.1%	91%	8th	147th of 397
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.6%	17%	25.1%	35.7%	7th	275th of 403

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.8

Under 18

22.6%

65 and over

17.8%

Race and ethnicity

White71%
Black18%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

45.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

0.0%

Other

Households

Households: 10,922
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 66%
Married couples: 43.8%
Living alone: 30%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39466

$52,765

Pearl River Co.

$58,135

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,058

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.468

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39466

$173,400

Pearl River Co.

$182,300

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39466

$910

Pearl River Co.

$906

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

0.9%

Housing units: 12,901
Owner-occupied: 74.2%
Vacant: 15.3%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.3%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

25%

20–29

12%

30–44

19%

45–59

16%

60+

15%

Average commute

33.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Transportation and moving

13%

Sales

11%

Healthcare

11%

Office and admin

10%

Production

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

18%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Construction

10%

Other services

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Education

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$36,005

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39466	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,575	$74,888
Service	$15,747	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,899	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$49,224	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,673	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

40%

Some college

22%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 83%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.1%
No internet access: 12.3%
Without health insurance: 13.5%
Limited-English households: 0.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Picayune
State: Mississippi
County: Pearl River County
Center point: 30.5347° N, 89.6180° W
Land area: 153 sq mi
Water area: 2.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39466 spans 2 counties

Pearl River County63% of land
Hancock County37% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Picayune11% of zip
Nicholson (unincorporated)4% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39466

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39463	Nicholson, MS · PO box	4.1 mi	—	—	—
39426	Carriere, MS	8.7 mi	18,737	$73,571	$208,000
39457	Mc Neill, MS · PO box	9.7 mi	—	—	—
39529	Stennis Space Center, MS	11 mi	0	—	—
70452	Pearl River, LA	12 mi	12,650	$62,917	$233,400
39521	Bay Saint Louis, MS · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
39522	Stennis Space Center, MS · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
39556	Kiln, MS	13 mi	6,041	$60,739	$171,200
70464	Talisheek, LA	16 mi	109	—	—
70459	Slidell, LA · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
70470	Mandeville, LA · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
39525	Diamondhead, MS	18 mi	9,338	$87,407	$259,600

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Questions about 39466

What city is zip code 39466?

39466 is assigned to Picayune, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39466 in?

39466 is mostly in Pearl River County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39466?

About 28,025 people live in 39466, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39466 in?

39466 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39466?

The median household income in 39466 is $52,765.

What zip codes are near 39466?

The closest zip codes to 39466 are 39463, 39426, 39457, 39529, 70452.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39466, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.