39465 ZIP Code
Petal, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39465 |
| City/Town: | Petal |
| County: | Forrest |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,008 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,971 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,760 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,994 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,100 |
| Land Area: | 122.7 sq miles
317.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.3396, -89.1882 |
Population Information (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,008 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,889 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,119 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,489 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,547 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,678 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,414 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,914 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,652 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,442 | 15.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,850 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,306 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,235 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,855 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,206 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 420 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $886 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,994 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,123 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 871 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,312 | 77.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,811 | 22.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,966 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 367 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,079 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,358 | 29.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,526 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,923 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,288 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,425 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39465 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,971 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,748 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,990 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,760 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,469 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,709 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 670 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,385 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,294 | 77.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,828 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 516 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 71 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,498 | 84.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,582 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 143 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 156 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 620 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 290 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 678 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 514 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 131 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39465 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 207 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 434 | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 553 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 625 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,229 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,502 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,138 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,510 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 553 | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 372 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39465 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,877 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 653 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 54 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 674 | 6.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 284 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39465 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 180 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 957 | 8.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 727 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 343 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,421 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 911 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 102 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 457 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 733 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,051 | 28.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 718 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 732 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 377 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,867 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,384 | 66.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,556 | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,981 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39465 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,293 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,474 | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,189 | 26.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 359 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 59 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 783 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39465 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,753 | 75.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 32 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 107 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 160 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 86 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 148 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 56 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,652 | 18.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39465 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 884 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,729 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,575 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 910 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,409 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,028 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 786 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 296 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 311 | 3.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39465 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 87 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 275 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,522 | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,365 | 59.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,462 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 283 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39465 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,040 | 25.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 575 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,435 | 66.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39465 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 321 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,096 | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,356 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,350 | 28.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39465 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 641 | 10.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,094 | 17.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,269 | 20.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,027 | 16.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,500 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 652 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 129 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39465 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,342 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $410 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $886 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,123 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,482 | 55.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,862 | 22.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 975 | 12.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,202 | 27.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,084 | 38.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,308 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39465 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,456 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,116 | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,807 | 56.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 273 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,032 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,772 | 32.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39465 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,324 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 278 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 295 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,522 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,134 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,095 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,299 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,342 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,848 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,447 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 488 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,338 | 52.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,621 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39465 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,543 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,232 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 763 | 34.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,469 | 65.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 483 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39465 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,497 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 241 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 511 | 212.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 511 | 212.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 511 | 212.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 18.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 247 | 102.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39465 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,519 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,026 | 97.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 493 | 2.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 389 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 26 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 78 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39465 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,123 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,513 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Petal, MS39465