Pearl River County communities
Short, sourced notes on the five communities Elijah serves.
Call Holliday Real Estate 601-795-9371 or Elijah 601-215-9766
Picayune
Largest city in Pearl River County
- Picayune had 11,885 residents in the 2020 Census, making it the largest city in the county.
- It sits about 45 miles from New Orleans, Gulfport-Biloxi and Hattiesburg, so some residents commute for work.
- Most of the city is in the Picayune School District, with a small part in the Pearl River County School District.
If you are buying or selling in Picayune
- Check whether a property is inside the city limits. It can affect utilities, services and taxes.
- Ask about the school district for the exact address, since a small part of the city is served by a different district.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts 路 Wikipedia: Picayune. Checked October 2026.
Poplarville
County seat and home of the Holliday office
- Poplarville was incorporated in 1886 and became the county seat in 1890. The current courthouse was built in 1918.
- Its population was 2,833 in the 2020 Census.
- Pearl River Community College, founded in 1909, is here. The town is also known for the annual Blueberry Jubilee.
If you are buying or selling in Poplarville
- Much of the area around town is rural, so ask about acreage, access and well or septic systems.
- Holliday Real Estate has its office at 1729 S Main St. Stop by or call.
Sources: Mississippi Gulf Coast Heritage 路 Wikipedia: Poplarville. Checked October 2026.
Carriere
Mostly rural, along Highway 11
- Carriere is an unincorporated community, so there is no city limit. Its ZIP code is 39426.
- Pearl River Central High School (grades 9-12) is on Highway 11 in Carriere, part of the Pearl River County School District.
- The 39426 ZIP code area had about 17,500 residents in the 2020 Census. That figure covers a wide rural area, not a town boundary.
If you are buying or selling in Carriere
- Many properties here sit on larger lots. Ask about septic, wells, road access and a current survey.
- Confirm the school district for the specific address before you decide.
Sources: Wikipedia: Carriere 路 Pearl River Central High School 路 ZIP-Codes.com. Checked October 2026.
Nicholson
South of Picayune, near the Louisiana line
- Nicholson is an unincorporated community with ZIP code 39463. Its post office has operated since 1884.
- The area was part of Hancock County until 1908, when it became part of Pearl River County.
If you are buying or selling in Nicholson
- Parts of the county near the Pearl River can be flood-prone. Check any property on the FEMA flood map and ask about flood insurance before making an offer.
- Ask about road access, septic and drainage on larger lots.
Sources: Wikipedia: Nicholson 路 MS Railroads: Nicholson. Checked October 2026.
McNeill
Small community on Highway 11
- McNeill is an unincorporated community with ZIP code 39457. Its post office has served the area since 1891.
- Pearl River Central schools are nearby in Carriere, along Highway 11.
- In February 2024 the Mississippi Economic Development Council announced an award for the McNeill Community Park revitalization.
If you are buying or selling in McNeill
- This is a quiet, spread-out area. Land and acreage questions come up often, so ask about boundaries, utilities and access.
- Ask about the school district for the exact address.
Sources: MS Railroads: McNeill 路 Poplarville Democrat 路 Wikipedia: McNeill. Checked October 2026.