Pearl Mississippi Map

About Pearl, Mississippi

Pearl is a locality in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States. Pearl is located at 32.0021°N, 90.1990°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39208.

Pearl, Mississippi, breathes the languid air of the Deep South, a place where the land rolls in gentle swells, cloaked in the deep green of pine and hardwood. It lies 20.5 miles south of Jackson, MS (from Jackson, MS: bearing 182°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east of Crystal Springs. The sky here, especially at dusk, often bleeds into a bruised, velvety purple, a fleeting masterpiece that washes over the scattered homesteads and the fields that wait for the sun’s return. The roads, some paved, others a dusty red ribbon unspooling into the distance, trace the contours of the earth with an unfussy purpose. It is a landscape that feels both ancient and perpetually in the making, where the quiet hum of cicadas forms the constant soundtrack to the slow unfolding of days. The story of Pearl is etched not in grand monuments, but in the patient cultivation of its soil and the enduring spirit of its people, a spirit shaped by generations who coaxed sustenance from the rich earth. Historically, the region’s economy has been deeply intertwined with agriculture, the scent of freshly tilled land and ripening crops a familiar perfume. While farming remains a thread in its fabric, a quiet diversification has taken root, with small businesses and workshops contributing to the steady pulse of local commerce. The community’s character is one of quiet resilience, a welcoming warmth that doesn't shout its presence but rather emanates from the shared experiences of life lived at a considered pace, where neighbors know one another and the passing of seasons dictates a natural order.

About This Pearl Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pearl, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.002099, -90.198975. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pearl and Simpson County.

Detailed location data for Pearl includes the ZIP code (39082), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Simpson County (Mendenhall), and school district assignment (Pearl Public School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pearl is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.