City

Picayune, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pearl River County  ·  Mississippi

👥28,292Population
💰$50,926Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$161,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.7%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 17.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.8%Race
White71.7%
Hispanic5.5%
Black17.7%
Asian0.5%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma222 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,907 (34.9%)
Some College3,827 (22.6%)
Associates2,552 (15.1%)
Bachelors2,264 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree2,177 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College22.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,926 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$161,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units12,870
Vacant Units1,995

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Picayune, MS

Picayune is a city in Mississippi, located in Pearl River County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,292 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Picayune is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,926 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Picayune is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Picayune is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Picayune
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39466 28,292 $50,926 $161,400 $907 6.7% 26.2% 75.8%