PlainZIP

Gulfport, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39503

Harrison County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

45,309
145/sq mi
$62,641
Median income
$203,800
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gulfport pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
145
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39503 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, with 45,309 residents across 312.5 square miles, a density of 145 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39503 reports a modest median household income of $62,641 (19% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $33,645. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $203,800 (52% above the state average), median rent at $1,140 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 39503 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Harrison County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 39503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gulfport, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39503.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39503?

38.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 27.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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

How ZIP 39503 ranks nationally

Gulfport, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,641 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39503 vs 39560 →

ZIP 39503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39503 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39503 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39560 Long Beach, MS 16,844 7.2 mi
39501 Gulfport, MS 21,987 7.2 mi
39571 Pass Christian, MS 13,179 8.7 mi
39574 Saucier, MS 13,613 9.7 mi
39507 Gulfport, MS 16,234 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

39532 standard
Biloxi, MS
Pop: 32,716
39501 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 21,987
39531 standard
Biloxi, MS
Pop: 17,736
39560 standard
Long Beach, MS
Pop: 16,844
39507 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 16,234
39574 standard
Saucier, MS
Pop: 13,613

Related Areas

Harrison County Gulfport, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39503 in? ▼
ZIP code 39503 (Gulfport) is located in Harrison County, Mississippi. Harrison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harrison-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39503? ▼
ZIP code 39503 in Gulfport, MS has a population of 45,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39503? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39503 is $62,641, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39503? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39503 is $203,800, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39503? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39503 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39503? ▼
ZIP code 39503 has 1,121 business establishments employing approximately 17,667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39503? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39503 are: Retail trade (234), Health care and social assistance (143), Accommodation and food services (121). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39503? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39503 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39503? ▼
In ZIP code 39503, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39503? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39503 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39503? ▼
In ZIP code 39503, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39503? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39503 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.