39470 Zip Code, Poplarville

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Poplarville

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 123 / 300 High
Violent Crime 121
21% above national avg
Property Crime 91
9% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 39470 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 39470 in Poplarville, MS has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 123, which is 23% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Poplarville.

Looking at specific crime types, burglary is the most elevated concern (index: 138, 38% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 57). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Burglary · Index 138 (38% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 57 (43% below avg)

39470 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Poplarville city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
112 +12% Moderate
Assault
116 +16% Moderate
Robbery
124 +24% Moderate
Rape
132 +32% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
138 +38% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
77 -23% Low
Vehicle Theft
57 -43% Low

39470 Crime Map

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39470 Demographics & Context

Population
13,877
Median Income
$54,869
Home Value
$123,774
Median Age
39
Pop. Density
32/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 8.9%
Graduate Degree 5.3%

Housing

80%
20%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 80.4%
Black 14.2%
Hispanic 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 39470, Poplarville?

Zip code 39470 in Poplarville, MS has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 123, which is 23% above the national average. Zip code 39470 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Poplarville.

Is Zip code 39470 a safe neighborhood in Poplarville?

Zip code 39470 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Poplarville, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Burglary (index: 138), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 57). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Poplarville.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 39470?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 39470 is Burglary, with a crime index of 138 (38% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 39470?

Zip code 39470 has a population of approximately 13,877. The median household income is $54,869. The median home value is $123,774. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 39470 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 39470's overall crime rate is 23% above the national average (index 123 vs 100). Within Poplarville, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.