ZIP Code 39503
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Gulfport · Harrison County · Mississippi
- Population
- 45,309
- Median income
- $62,641
- Median home value
- $203,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.1%
- Land area
- 312.5 sq mi
145/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Chicago
ZIP code 39503 in Gulfport, Mississippi has a population of 45,309. The median household income is $62,641, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $203,800, 27% below the US average. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 312.5 square miles in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi. The area is home to 45,309 residents, producing a population density of 145 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39503 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39503 sits at $62,641 (19% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $33,645. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $203,800 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,140 per month, and 70.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 39503 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39503.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
234 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
121 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
102 establishments
- Construction 90
Construction
90 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39503, Gulfport, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
45,309
Population
312.5
Area (sq mi)
145
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39503?
38.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
3.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,641
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$33,645
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
23,433
Total Housing Units
21,636
Occupied Units
1,797
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,800
Median Home Value
+52% vs state
$1,140
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39503 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 136 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 151 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 184 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 184 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,121 business establishments in ZIP 39503, employing approximately 17,667 people with a combined annual payroll of $791,758,000.
1,121
Businesses
17,667
Employees
$791.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 234 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 143 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 121 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 102 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 90 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 59 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 3.0% |
| Information | 18 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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