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Pearlington, MS
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39572.
Population
1,278
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
1
Pearlington and its ZIP codes
Pearlington at a glance
- Pearlington is about 2.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,507 a year, 21% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,100 (42% below Mississippi).
Local data for Pearlington, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pearlington, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,507
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$98,100
Homeownership
91.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (379), French Americans (220), Irish Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Pearlington.
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
PPP loans
$333K
15 loans, 65 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pearlington, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled25.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pearlington, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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° / 40°F
64.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pearlington, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Pearlington
1 in or overlapping Pearlington. Population shown
Cities near Pearlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LACity | 11 mi | 15.2 |
| Eden Isle, LACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| Pearl River, LATown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| WavelandCity | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| Bay St. LouisCity | 14 mi | 14.7 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.2 |
| DiamondheadCity | 17 mi | 10.1 |
| NicholsonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6 |
| Henderson PointCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Lacombe, LACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 26.4 |
| PicayuneCity | 21 mi | 18 |
| DeLisleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| Pass ChristianCity | 22 mi | 8.2 |
| Hide-A-Way LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| New Orleans, LACity | 27 mi | 169.5 |
| Long BeachCity | 27 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pearlington, MS in?
- Pearlington is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Pearlington, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pearlington include 39572.
- What is the population of Pearlington, MS?
- About 1,278 people live in Pearlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pearlington?
- Nearby places include Slidell, LA (11 mi), Eden Isle, LA (12 mi), Pearl River, LA (12 mi), Waveland (13 mi), Bay St. Louis (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023