Picayune
City in Pearl River County, Mississippi
Picayune is a city in Pearl River County, Mississippi, with 11,885 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nicholson, 3.3 miles SW.
- 11,885residents (2020 Census)
- 72 ftelevation · 22 m
- 18.0 sq miland area · 46.7 km²
- 659 / sq mipopulation density
- 39466ZIP code
About Picayune
Picayune ( PIK-ə-YOON) is the largest city in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,885 at the 2020 census. The city is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) from New Orleans, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport–Biloxi. The Stennis Space Center is 10 miles (16 km) away. Picayune is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Hammond combined statistical area.
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Living in Picayune
- Median household income
- $41,213
- Median home value
- $157,100
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Picayune had 11,885 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,885 |
|---|---|
| Density | 659 per sq mi (254 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Picayune at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Pearl River County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,885 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.04 sq mi (46.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5308° N, 89.6706° W |
| ZIP code | 39466 |
| Official website | picayune.ms.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2857160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Picayune
- Nicholson3.3 mi SW
- Hide-A-Way Lake3.8 mi NE
- Pearl River, LA12.2 mi S
- Kiln16.3 mi SE
- Sun, LA16.6 mi NW
- Rio, LA17.1 mi NW
- Slidell, LA18.0 mi S
- Pearlington19.7 mi S
- Bogalusa, LA20.3 mi NW
- Abita Springs, LA21.2 mi W
- Diamondhead21.3 mi SE
- Lacombe, LA21.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Picayune
What county is Picayune in?
Picayune is in Pearl River County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Picayune, MS?
11,885 people lived in Picayune at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Picayune, MS?
The ZIP code of Picayune is 39466.
What is the elevation of Picayune?
72 feet (22 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Picayune?
Nicholson (3.3 mi), Hide-A-Way Lake (3.8 mi), Pearl River (12.2 mi), Kiln (16.3 mi), Sun (16.6 mi).
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