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Pearl, MS
City in Rankin County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39208.
Population
27,737
Land area
25.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,088
ZIP codes
1
Pearl and its ZIP codes
Pearl at a glance
- Pearl is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $61,695 a year, 9% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,500 (7% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,175 a month.
Local data for Pearl, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pearl, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,695
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$182,500
Median rent
$1,175/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.1%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,102), German Americans (1,123), Mexican Americans (1,079).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rankin County. PPP loans are for Pearl.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,540
67,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.47B
FY 2026, $9,368 per person
PPP loans
$60.8M
1,111 loans, 7,842 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pearl, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pearl, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,224
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,202
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
57.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pearl, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Pearl
1 in or overlapping Pearl. Population shown
Cities near Pearl
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlowoodCity | 4.2 mi | 28.8 |
| RichlandCity | 5.3 mi | 12.5 |
| BrandonCity | 5.9 mi | 25.7 |
| FlorenceCity | 8.7 mi | 8.1 |
| JacksonCity | 9.2 mi | 111.7 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.1 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.9 |
| RidgelandCity | 11 mi | 26.3 |
| ByramCity | 13 mi | 20.4 |
| MadisonCity | 14 mi | 25.2 |
| ClintonCity | 15 mi | 41.9 |
| GluckstadtCity | 17 mi | 8.8 |
| PelahatchieTown | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| TerryTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| RaymondCity | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| BraxtonVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pearl, MS in?
- Pearl is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Pearl, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pearl include 39208.
- What is the population of Pearl, MS?
- About 27,737 people live in Pearl, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pearl?
- Nearby places include Flowood (4.2 mi), Richland (5.3 mi), Brandon (5.9 mi), Florence (8.7 mi), Jackson (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023