City

Poplarville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pearl River County  ·  Mississippi

👥12,872Population
💰$51,830Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$166,600Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 12.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic2.4%
Black12.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma127 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,079 (26.7%)
Some College1,564 (20.1%)
Associates1,535 (19.7%)
Bachelors1,267 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree1,228 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College20.1%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.2%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,830 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$166,600 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units5,353
Vacant Units888

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Poplarville, MS

Poplarville is a city in Mississippi, located in Pearl River County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,872 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Poplarville is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,830 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Poplarville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poplarville is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poplarville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39470 12,872 $51,830 $166,600 $888 2.6% 32.0% 85.9%