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Kiln, MS

Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39556.

Population

2,016

Land area

13.2sq mi

People per sq mi

153

ZIP codes

1

Kiln and its ZIP codes

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Kiln at a glance

  • Kiln is about 2.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,875, 27% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,500 and median rent is $1,403 a month.

Local data for Kiln, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kiln, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,875

Poverty rate

18.2%

Median home value

$167,500

Median rent

$1,403/mo

Homeownership

85.8%

Bachelor's or higher

8.1%

Median age

56.1

Average commute

30.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (223), German Americans (154), French Americans (121).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Kiln.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.6%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,887

14,474 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,489

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$771M

FY 2026, $16,751 per person

Hancock County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kiln, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled2.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home22.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kiln, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

319

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

6,730

33.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 42°F

65.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kiln, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

18.2%

U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.8%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Kiln

1 in or overlapping Kiln. Population shown

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Cities near Kiln

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DiamondheadCity4.8 mi10.1
Bay St. LouisCity7 mi14.7
WavelandCity9.1 mi8.5
DeLisleCensus-designated place9.8 mi5.2
Henderson PointCensus-designated place11 mi1.1
Pass ChristianCity13 mi8.2
PearlingtonCensus-designated place15 mi9.1
NicholsonCensus-designated place16 mi6
Hide-A-Way LakeCensus-designated place16 mi1.5
PicayuneCity17 mi18
Long BeachCity17 mi10.2
LymanCensus-designated place19 mi7.8
Pearl River, LATown19 mi3.7
GulfportCity22 mi55.6
Slidell, LACity22 mi15.2
SaucierCensus-designated place23 mi6.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kiln, MS in?
Kiln is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Kiln, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Kiln include 39556.
What is the population of Kiln, MS?
About 2,016 people live in Kiln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kiln?
Nearby places include Diamondhead (4.8 mi), Bay St. Louis (7 mi), Waveland (9.1 mi), DeLisle (9.8 mi), Henderson Point (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023