39520 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 39520, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

39520 is a zip code in Hancock County, Mississippi, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, and District 5, with a total population of 15,201 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 39520 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 39520.

The estimated population of people living in 39520 is 15,201, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 39520 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,201
 -20.3% -12.83%
2020
19,072
+6.12%
-
2019
17,972
 -0.24% -
2018
18,016
+3.31%
-
2017
17,439
 - -

Population of 39520 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 39520 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
76.7%
79.6%
 -3.64%
Black/African American
12%
13%
 -7.69%
Native
1.7%
0.6%
 +183.33%
Hispanic
4.2%
4.2%
 0.00%
Asian
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
2%
 0.00%
Other
2.1%
0.2%
 +950.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 39520 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 39520 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 39520 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 39520 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 -1.48% 46 +0.66% 46.7 -3.31%
2020 47.4 +5.57% 45.7 +7.78% 48.3 +4.32%
2019 44.9 +7.42% 42.4 +5.74% 46.3 +5.95%
2018 41.8 +3.47% 40.1 +7.8% 43.7 +1.16%
2017 40.4 - 37.2 - 43.2 -

The median age of the 39520 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 39520 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,123 -58.26% 1,134 -38.37% 500 724
10 to 19 1,244 -10.77% 1,189 -21.47% 1,072 947
20 to 29 1,023 -48.61% 1,164 -20.75% 554 934
30 to 39 1,012 -27.43% 784 +22.75% 754 830
40 to 49 992 3.09% 1,095 +7.28% 992 1,126
50 to 59 1,093 +12.84% 1,461 -6.77% 1,189 1,331
60 to 69 1,151 -24.45% 1,077 +36.6% 846 1,225
70+ 769 +33.9% 1,128 +5.97% 999 1,178

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 39520 zip code is $52,301.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 39520.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,100.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,722.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,578.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 39520 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 39520, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 39520 is currently $85,536.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.45% of households in 39520 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 39520 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 39520 is $33,387.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 39520 by the total population of 39520.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 39520 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 39520 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 39520 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 39520 zip over the age of 16 is 12,804.

Of those people, a total of 57.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 39520 is 50.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 39520 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 846 55.00% 64.30%
20 to 24 years 748 50.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 740 89.50% 21.30%
30 to 34 years 852 88.40% 1.60%
35 to 44 years 1,510 74.00% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 2,709 80.30% 9.00%
55 to 59 years 1,151 75.80% 13.60%
60 to 64 years 1,194 57.00% 3.80%
65 to 74 years 1,974 14.70% 14.40%
75 years and over 1,080 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 39520. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,363 57.60% 11.40%
Black or African American 1,331 55.10% 23.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 265 76.60% 0.00%
Asian 169 14.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 268 97.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 408 55.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 469 58.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,143 57.60% 11.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 39520 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 39520 is 6,514, with median earnings of $34,019.00.

Women in 39520 are earning approximately 55.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,514 $34,019.00
Male 3,193 $47,428.00
Female 3,321 $26,445.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 39520 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 761 $64,900.00
Business and Financial 88 $70,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 272 $63,164.00
Architecture and Engineering 163 $47,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $69,250.00
Community and Social Service 69 $72,896.00
Legal 36 $0.00
Educational and Library 503 $30,774.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 100 $50,896.00
Healthcare Practitioners 370 $50,450.00
Healthcare Support 90 $27,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 194 $82,623.00
Law Enforcement 34 $26,136.00
Food Preparation and Serving 536 $11,054.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 66 $13,500.00
Personal Care and Service 65 $35,521.00
Sales 997 $29,904.00
Office and Administrative Support 672 $33,788.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 466 $33,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $68,072.00
Production 381 $31,201.00
Transportation and Material Moving 269 $46,616.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 39520 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 39520.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 292 $98,619.00 469 $63,224.00
Business and Financial 56 $78,833.00 32 $26,964.00
Computer and Mathematical 227 $63,511.00 45 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $92,143.00 93 $16,685.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 34 $69,250.00
Community and Social Service 60 $73,171.00 9 $0.00
Legal 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $51,393.00 406 $25,128.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $0.00 47 $35,156.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $0.00 341 $50,124.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 77 $28,138.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 185 $82,733.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 139 $8,750.00 397 $11,333.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $0.00 15 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 53 $0.00
Sales 489 $44,792.00 508 $17,413.00
Office and Administrative Support 126 $50,500.00 546 $33,652.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 425 $41,898.00 41 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $68,072.00 0 $0.00
Production 306 $32,434.00 75 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 178 $45,305.00 91 $59,036.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,423 households in 39520, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,329 families living in the 39520 zip code with an average family size of 2.79 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 39520:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,690 370 1,269 2,094
Average Household Size 2.72 2.84 3.25 1.22
Total Families 2,690 370 1,269 0
Average Household Size 2.69 2.56 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 4,329 families living in 39520, 20.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 39520:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,874 housing units in 39520.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,423 81.57%
Vacant 1,451 18.43%

24.36% of the total 7,874 housing units in 39520 are rental units. This is approximately 1,918 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,436 are occupied by the owner - or 56.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 39520 is $934.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 39520 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    69
  • Less than $500
    39
  • $500 to $999
    1,181
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    629
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    69
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 39520 is $170,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 39520 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    378
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    834
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    393
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,071
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    809
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    793
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    102
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 39520. The chart below shows the number of properties in 39520 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    589
  • 1940 to 1949
    227
  • 1950 to 1959
    231
  • 1960 to 1969
    608
  • 1970 to 1979
    731
  • 1980 to 1989
    469
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,157
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,049
  • 2010 to 2013
    711
  • 2014 or later
    102

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 39520 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    522
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,213
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,308
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,380

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 39520 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 39520 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 39520.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    256
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,003
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    739
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    648
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    841
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    126
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    422
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    62
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    181
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    366
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    878
  • 90 or more minutes
    134

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 39520 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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