Zip code 39562: Moss Point, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39562?

39562 is assigned to Moss Point, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39562 in?

39562 is in Jackson County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39562?

About 16,677 people live in 39562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39562?

The median household income in 39562 is $61,159.

Q: What zip codes are near 39562?

The closest zip codes to 39562 are 39563, 36541, 39552, 39568, 39555.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

16,677

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$169K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$897/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

202 sq mi

83 people/sq mi

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

About 39562

39562 is a small-town zip code in Moss Point, Mississippi (Jackson County), covering 202 sq mi of land. About 16,677 people live here, or 83 per square mile. The median resident is 48.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,159 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $168,900, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $897 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management.

How 39562 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.544
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48233rd of 393 in MS
Median age48.1
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.651st of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate9.2%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%88th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate85%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MS 70%99th of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate12%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%161st of 403 in MS
Residents 65 and older21.2%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%111th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate17.9%
79th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%228th of 398 in MS
Average commute31.1 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min110th of 393 in MS
Self-employed workers11.7%
75th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%105th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%344th of 397 in MS
Government workers15.5%
63rd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%253rd of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$51,623
60th
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,60528th of 403 in MS
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%155th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$39,366
48th
U.S. $44,673 · MS $31,54939th of 405 in MS
Tech workers1.7%
27th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%70th of 405 in MS
Population16,677
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77955th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%267th of 405 in MS
Median household income$61,159
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447108th of 376 in MS
Residents under 1818.1%
19th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%325th of 405 in MS
Diversity index24.8
18th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1322nd of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters39.4%
15th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%246th of 377 in MS
Median home value$168,900
14th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80085th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$897
13th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954111th of 319 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher16.5%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%220th of 403 in MS
Work from home6%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%118th of 405 in MS
Population density83/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi103rd of 405 in MS
Broadband access83.1%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%145th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%156th of 405 in MS

Measure	39562	Jackson	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.544	0.463	0.482	0.483	97th	33rd of 393
Median age	48.1	40.1	38.6	38.9	93rd	51st of 405
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.2%	6.7%	5.8%	5.2%	92nd	88th of 405
Homeownership rateStrength	85%	72.7%	70%	65.2%	89th	99th of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	12%	11.5%	11%	8.4%	80th	161st of 403
Residents 65 and older	21.2%	17.3%	17.2%	17.2%	80th	111th of 405
Poverty rate	17.9%	13.8%	18.9%	12.5%	79th	228th of 398
Average commute	31.1 min	25.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	79th	110th of 393
Self-employed workers	11.7%	8.8%	9.4%	10%	75th	105th of 405
Housing vacancy	8.4%	9.3%	14.6%	10.1%	63rd	344th of 397
Government workers	15.5%	19.8%	18.5%	14.5%	63rd	253rd of 405
Median earnings per worker	$51,623	$42,904	$40,605	$49,666	60th	28th of 403
Veterans	6.3%	10.4%	6.8%	6.2%	57th	155th of 405
Per capita income	$39,366	$35,389	$31,549	$44,673	48th	39th of 405
Tech workers	1.7%	2%	1.4%	3.8%	27th	70th of 405
Population	16,677	145,249	2,946,779	334,922,499	25th	55th of 405
Healthcare workers	7.7%	10.1%	11.1%	9.7%	23rd	267th of 405
Median household income	$61,159	$66,201	$56,447	$80,734	22nd	108th of 376
Residents under 18	18.1%	22.9%	23.3%	22%	19th	325th of 405
Diversity index	24.8	52	56.1	61.4	18th	322nd of 405
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.4%	50.5%	51.3%	51.1%	15th	246th of 377
Median home value	$168,900	$193,100	$169,800	$332,700	14th	85th of 372
Median gross rent	$897	$1,101	$954	$1,413	13th	111th of 319
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.5%	26.7%	25.1%	35.7%	13th	220th of 403
Work from home	6%	7.2%	5.9%	15.1%	12th	118th of 405
Population density	83/sq mi	201/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	103rd of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	83.1%	89.7%	84.1%	91%	8th	145th of 397
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	3.3%	2.4%	14.1%	8th	156th of 405

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

13%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

16%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

48.1

Under 18

18.1%

65 and over

21.2%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black4%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

24.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 7,039
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 64.4%
Married couples: 51.6%
Living alone: 32.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39562

$61,159

Jackson Co.

$66,201

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,366

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.544

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39562

$168,900

Jackson Co.

$193,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39562

$897

Jackson Co.

$1,101

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

18%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,682
Owner-occupied: 85%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.4%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

20%

30–44

31%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

31.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Office and admin

13%

Management

10%

Production

10%

Healthcare

Sales

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Food service

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

10%

Retail

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$51,623

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39562	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,795	$74,888
Service	$24,882	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,365	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,950	$49,199
Production and transportation	$69,521	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

38%

Some college

18%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 83.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.5%
No internet access: 15.1%
Without health insurance: 12%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Moss Point
State: Mississippi
County: Jackson County
Center point: 30.5467° N, 88.4895° W
Land area: 202 sq mi
Water area: 4.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Escatawpa (unincorporated)3% of zip
Wade (unincorporated)3% of zip
Hurley (unincorporated)3% of zip
Helena (unincorporated)2% of zip
Big Point (unincorporated)2% of zip
Moss Point1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 39562

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39563	Moss Point, MS	8.7 mi	11,897	$44,243	$110,300
36541	Grand Bay, AL	9.8 mi	15,590	$66,236	$167,500
39552	Escatawpa, MS · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
39568	Pascagoula, MS · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
39555	Hurley, MS · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
39553	Gautier, MS	13 mi	17,225	$57,460	$165,600
39569	Pascagoula, MS · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
36568	Saint Elmo, AL	13 mi	213	—	—
39567	Pascagoula, MS	14 mi	10,341	$62,254	$139,500
39581	Pascagoula, MS	14 mi	11,390	$37,927	$153,100
36695	Mobile, AL	14 mi	52,690	$76,040	$254,100
36590	Theodore, AL · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 39562

What city is zip code 39562?

39562 is assigned to Moss Point, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39562 in?

39562 is in Jackson County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39562?

About 16,677 people live in 39562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39562 in?

39562 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39562?

The median household income in 39562 is $61,159.

What zip codes are near 39562?

The closest zip codes to 39562 are 39563, 36541, 39552, 39568, 39555.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39562, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.