Pearl River County, Mississippi
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 75/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Pearl River: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
EPA monitoring reports for Pearl River County cover 5 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story - compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Pearl River County Compares
How Pearl River County Compares
Pearl River County scores 6 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 7 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Pearl River County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 15 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.4%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,424, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.347% avg pipe failure probability
44.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,424
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
25,812 housing units in Pearl River County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Pearl River County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Pearl River County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Pearl River County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Pearl River County
8 community water systems serving Pearl River County.
- C
- C
- B
- B
- B
- C
Show all 8 water systems
- C
- C
11 total water systems serve Pearl River County.
Systems with the most violations in Pearl River County
3 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
- C
- B
- C
All ZIP Codes in Pearl River County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Pearl River County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39426 | Carriere | 83 | B | 1 | $202K |
| 2 | 39470 | Poplarville | 78 | B | 5 | $167K |
| 3 | 39457 | Mc Neill | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 4 | 39463 | Nicholson | 73 | B | 0 | — |
| 5 | 39466 | Picayune | 68 | C | 7 | $161K |
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Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Pearl River County, Mississippi
Overview
Pearl River County in Mississippi covers 5 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (75/100).
3 of 5 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
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