City

Pearlington, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,031Population
💰$52,383Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$108,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.9%Black: 30%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White65.9%
Black30.0%
Asian1.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
34%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
HS Graduate230 (41.8%)
Some College180 (32.7%)
Associates32 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree108 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 32.7%Associates: 5.8%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad41.8%
Some College32.7%
Associates5.8%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,383 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$108,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units594
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
38%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
41%
2000+
53%
About Pearlington, MS

Pearlington is a city in Mississippi, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,031 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Pearlington is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,383 is below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pearlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pearlington is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.86%).

Pearlington, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Pearlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39572 1,031 $52,383 $108,100 3.9% 19.6% 93.0%