ZIP Code 39520 Demographics & Data

All About Bay Saint Louis, MS (ZIP Code 39520)

Mississippi

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 39520

The ZIP Code 39520 is associated with the city of Bay Saint Louis in Mississippi in Hancock County in the U.S. Approximately 20% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $39,435. The ZIP Code 39520 has a median age of approximately 44.9 years, with 23.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Mississippi region, an estimated 86.2% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,704. The current population estimate is 17,972.

Population in 39520

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 39520 is 17,972.

Bay Saint Louis, MS

The 39520 ZIP Code is associated with Bay Saint Louis, MS in Hancock County.

Area Codes associated with 39520

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 39520 include 228.

Sunrise / Sunset in 39520

Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 4:58 pm
Sunrise in 39520 6:30 am
Sunrise in 39520 4:58 pm

Weather forecast for 39520

Today's forecast for 39520: Sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 0 mph.

Current air quality in 39520

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 39520 Fair

Internet in 39520

About 87.1% of households in ZIP Code 39520 have a computer, while approximately 75.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 39520

Females make up an estimated 51.1% of the overall population in ZIP Code 39520, while males comprise about 48.9%.

Health Insurance in 39520

Approximately 10.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 39520 (Bay Saint Louis, MS) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 39520

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 39520, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 4.9% of 39520 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 39520 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.9%), followed by Black or African American (15.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 39520

Industry Percent
White 83.9%
Black or African American 15.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 39520

The median household income in ZIP Code 39520 is $39,435, while the region's mean household income is $56,346. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,704. The per capita income in ZIP Code 39520 of $25,704 is approximately 5.48% more than the per capita income in Mississippi overall of $24,369. An estimated 20.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately111.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.0% of the population in 39520 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.4% of 39520 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 39520

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 10.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 17.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.4%
$200,000 or more per year 2.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 39520

In ZIP Code 39520, 86.2% of the population graduated high school, while 21.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.2% in this Hancock County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 39520

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.2%
Some college, no degree 27.5%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate or professional degree 8.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 39520

Residents of ZIP Code 39520 are older than average. The median age of 44.9 years in ZIP Code 39520 is approximately 17.85% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 39520 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 39520 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 39520

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 6.4%
15 to 19 years 7.5%
20 to 24 years 5.5%
25 to 34 years 9.8%
35 to 44 years 11.2%
45 to 54 years 15.1%
55 to 59 years 8.1%
60 to 64 years 7.3%
65 to 74 years 12.5%
75 to 84 years 5.8%
85 years and over 1.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 39520

In ZIP Code 39520, 96.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hancock County region.

Language Spoken in 39520

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.0%
Spanish 1.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.3%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 39520

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 39520, an estimated 41.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 12.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Hancock County region.

Age of Housing in 39520

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 41.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 6.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 39520

In 39520, 54.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.1 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 39520 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.6% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.8% of 39520 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 39520

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.8%
Construction 7.0%
Manufacturing 11.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.2%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 20.3%
Other services, except public administration 3.5%
Public administration 4.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 39520 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 39520

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 39520 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 39520 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 39520 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 39520

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 39520

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 39520 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 39520 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.55% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.75% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes electricity rates in 39520 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 39520

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 39520 11.95¢/kWh 11.2¢/kWh 6.99¢/kWh
Mississippi 13.01¢/kWh 11.94¢/kWh 6.84¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 39520

Month ZIP Code 39520 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.04 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.19 3 6.31
Mar 5.49 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.74 5.13 7.3
May 5.45 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.38 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.26 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.42 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.72 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.14 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.62 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.59 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes solar power levels in 39520 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 39520 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 39520, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 39520 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hancock County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 39520

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 61
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 13
Debt collection 6
Checking or savings account 5
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 1
Other 3
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 39520

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 53
Improper use of your report 9
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 9
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Other 10
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 39520. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.