City

Pearl, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Rankin County  ·  Mississippi

👥34,604Population
💰$58,878Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$173,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.6%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 31.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White59.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Black31.4%
Asian1.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
35%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma389 (1.7%)
HS Graduate5,456 (24.4%)
Some College3,887 (17.4%)
Associates3,800 (17%)
Bachelors3,235 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree5,617 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College17.4%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,878 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$173,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,157/mo
Total Housing Units13,931
Vacant Units861

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Pearl, MS

Pearl is a city in Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,604 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Pearl is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,878 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pearl is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,157 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pearl is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.61%).

Pearl, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pearl
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39208 34,604 $58,878 $173,900 $1,157 5.1% 39.6% 62.2%