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Picayune, MS
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39466.
Population
11,900
Land area
18sq mi
People per sq mi
660
ZIP codes
1
Picayune and its ZIP codes
Picayune at a glance
- Picayune is about 11 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $41,213 a year, 27% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 (7% below Mississippi) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Picayune, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Picayune, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,213
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (865), German Americans (782), French Americans (447).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pearl River County. PPP loans are for Picayune.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,628
11,726 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,050
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$429M
FY 2026, $7,634 per person
How people get to work
Picayune, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Picayune, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
360
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
642
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
66.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Picayune, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Picayune
1 in or overlapping Picayune. Population shown
Cities near Picayune
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hide-A-Way LakeCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| NicholsonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 6 |
| Pearl River, LATown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| Sun, LAVillage | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Rio, LACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.2 |
| Slidell, LACity | 18 mi | 15.2 |
| Bogalusa, LACity | 20 mi | 9.5 |
| PearlingtonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 9.1 |
| Lacombe, LACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 26.4 |
| Abita Springs, LATown | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| DiamondheadCity | 22 mi | 10.1 |
| PoplarvilleCity | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| Eden Isle, LACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| Bay St. LouisCity | 23 mi | 14.7 |
| WavelandCity | 24 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Picayune, MS in?
- Picayune is in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Picayune, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Picayune include 39466.
- What is the population of Picayune, MS?
- About 11,900 people live in Picayune, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Picayune?
- Nearby places include Hide-A-Way Lake (3.6 mi), Nicholson (3.7 mi), Pearl River, LA (12 mi), Sun, LA (16 mi), Rio, LA (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023