Hancock County, MS ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Hancock County, Mississippi. The Census Bureau counts 46,167 residents in the county, with a median household income of $67,708 and a median home value of $224,200. Median household income ranges from $44,786 in 39572 to $87,407 in 39525. Its largest communities include Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Waveland, Kiln and Pearlington.
Hancock County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 46,167 |
| Households | 20,237 |
| Median household income | $67,708 |
| Median home value | $224,200 |
| Median age | 46.6 |
| Median rent | $977 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 96,341 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 39,420 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $44,786 (39572) to $87,407 (39525) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $65,222 |
| Homeowners | 79.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 69 routes, 38,340 homes (7 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hancock County: 39525 ($87,407)
- Most residents: 39466 (28,025 people)
- Highest homeownership: 39572 (91.8% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 39426 (34.0% of households)
- Most new movers: 39572 (14.7% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 39573 (38.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 39525 ($259,600)
Every ZIP code in Hancock County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39466 | Picayune | 28,025 | 10,922 | $52,765 | $173,400 | 74.2% | 30.2% | 13.8% | 20 | 12,671 | 37% of its land |
| 39426 | Carriere | 18,737 | 7,344 | $73,571 | $208,000 | 88.4% | 34.0% | 5.3% | 14 | 7,575 | 10% of its land |
| 39520 | Bay Saint Louis | 15,561 | 7,213 | $62,176 | $225,600 | 75.0% | 25.7% | 12.6% | 10 | 7,524 | 100% of its land |
| 39573 | Perkinston | 10,931 | 3,793 | $69,456 | $215,200 | 87.6% | 33.6% | 10.5% | 9 | 3,922 | 11% of its land |
| 39525 | Diamondhead | 9,338 | 4,025 | $87,407 | $259,600 | 89.7% | 18.7% | 10.0% | 9 | 4,545 | 100% of its land |
| 39576 | Waveland | 6,387 | 3,014 | $70,217 | $230,000 | 59.8% | 29.1% | 11.2% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 39556 | Kiln | 6,041 | 2,498 | $60,739 | $171,200 | 88.2% | 25.9% | 8.5% | 6 | 3,348 | 100% of its land |
| 39572 | Pearlington | 1,321 | 611 | $44,786 | $98,300 | 91.8% | 26.7% | 14.7% | 1 | 460 | 100% of its land |
| 39529 | Stennis Space Center | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Hancock County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Bay St. Louis — 10,188 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Diamondhead — 9,338 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Waveland — 7,062 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Kiln — 2,016 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pearlington — 1,278 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Hancock County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hancock County, MS?
- 39466, 39426, 39520, 39573, 39525, 39576, 39556, 39572 and 39529. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Hancock County?
- 46,167 residents in 20,237 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Hancock County?
- $67,708 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $44,786 (39572) to $87,407 (39525).
- Which Hancock County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 39525, at $87,407, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Hancock County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hancock County?
- For the 7 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 69 carrier routes reaching 38,340 residential and 1,729 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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