Poplarville Mississippi Map

About Poplarville, Mississippi

Poplarville is a locality in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,847. The population density is 200.9 people per km². Poplarville is located at 30.8402°N, 89.5342°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39470.

Poplarville rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water over millennia, where the Pine Belt's sandy loam gives way to subtler contours. It lies 36.6 miles south-south-west of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 203°T), and is situated 19.0 miles east of Bogalusa. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, resinous scent of pines, a fragrance that seems to seep into the very grain of the place. Ancient live oaks, draped with Spanish moss, stand sentinel along the roadsides, their broad limbs a testament to seasons weathered and storms endured. Beyond the town's edges, the terrain gently slopes, hinting at the watershed that feeds the nearby Pearl River, its presence a constant, unseen influence on the land’s character. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, diffused quality, as if filtered through the dense canopy of the surrounding forests, lending a quiet, almost introspective mood to the afternoons. The history of Poplarville is intimately tied to the lumber industry, a legacy still palpable in the sturdy, wood-framed architecture that lines its historic downtown. Sawmills once hummed with a steady, industrial rhythm, their output forming the backbone of the local economy, shaping not only the buildings but the very aspirations of its early inhabitants. This connection to the forests has fostered a deep-seated appreciation for the natural world, evident in the well-maintained parks and the pervasive sense of quiet industry that characterizes everyday life. While the era of booming lumber camps has passed, the spirit of resourcefulness and a connection to the land remain, a quiet persistence that defines Poplarville.

About This Poplarville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poplarville, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.840186, -89.534232. 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 Poplarville and Pearl River County.

Detailed location data for Poplarville includes the ZIP code (39470), telephone area code (601), county seat of Pearl River County (Poplarville), and school district assignment (Poplarville Separate 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 Poplarville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.