Picayune, Mississippi · ZIP 39466

Picayune — ZIP 39466

Picayune (39466) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Mississippi. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $200K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg math proficiency34%

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$200K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$200K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

478

Violent Crime

Property Crime

405

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pearl River County, Mississippi (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
West Hancock Elementary	KG–05	349	47%	57%
Picayune Junior High School	07–08	465	44%	35%
South Side Upper Elementary	03–06	310	38%	45%
Picayune Memorial High School	09–13	940	31%	46%
Roseland Park Elementary	KG–06	370	27%	38%
Nicholson Elementary	KG–06	324	27%	37%
West Side Elementary	KG–06	444	25%	37%
South Side Lower Elementary	PK–02	320	Not reported	Not reported
Early Head Start Nicholson	PK–PK	186	Not reported	Not reported
Early Head Start Rosa	PK–PK	—	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,292

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

40.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 39466 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 39466 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 39466 is approximately $200K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 39466 in Picayune has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.