Pearlington Mississippi Map

About Pearlington, Mississippi

Pearlington is a locality in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,278. The population density is 41.8 people per km². Pearlington is located at 30.2466°N, 89.6112°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39572.

Pearlington rests where the earth exhales the humid breath of the Gulf Coast, a verdant expanse where ancient oaks, their limbs draped in Spanish moss like the tattered robes of forgotten kings, preside over a landscape sculpted by slow-moving waterways. It lies 10.3 miles east of Slidell, LA (from Slidell, LA: bearing 101°T), and is situated 19.7 miles south-south-east of Picayune. The air, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant brine of the sea, seems to hum with the muted chorus of cicadas, a constant, drowsy melody that underscores the languid pace of life. Here, the land itself feels steeped in the rich, dark loam, yielding to the gentle, persistent push of subtropical growth, where sunlight filters through the dense canopy in fractured, golden shards, illuminating the emerald undergrowth. The history of Pearlington is a quiet narrative, intrinsically tied to the bountiful, yet sometimes capricious, Mississippi Sound and its tributary bayous. Once a hub for timber and fishing, the echoes of its industrious past can still be perceived in the weathered docks and the hardy resilience of its people, whose livelihood remains closely connected to the aquatic bounty and the fertile soil. Though the grander days of extensive logging may have receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep respect for the natural world persist, a distinctive character that defines Pearlington. The quiet hum of fishing boats heading out at dawn or returning with their catch provides a rhythmic counterpoint to the rustling leaves, a constant reminder of the enduring connection between the community and the water that encircles it.

About This Pearlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pearlington, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.246584, -89.611167. 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 Pearlington and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Pearlington includes the ZIP code (39572), telephone area code (228), county seat of Hancock County (Bay St. Louis), and school district assignment (Hancock County 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 Pearlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.