PlainZIP

Gulfport, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39507

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

16,234
777/sq mi
$54,657
Median income
$217,800
Median home value
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gulfport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
777
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39507 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39507 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, home to 16,234 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 777 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39507 reports a modest median household income of $54,657 (4% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,049. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $217,800 (62% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,225 monthly, and 55.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 39507 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 39507

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gulfport, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39507.

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 39507, 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

16,234

Population

20.9

Area (sq mi)

777

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39507?

39.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 20.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$54,657

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$34,049

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39507 ranks nationally

Gulfport, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,657 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,294

Total Housing Units

7,735

Occupied Units

1,559

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.7%
Renter 44.3%

$217,800

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$1,225

Median Rent

1983

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39507 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 138
2021 +11.8% 154
2022 +18.6% 182
2023 +7.1% 195
2024 +5.1% 205

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 421 business establishments in ZIP 39507, employing approximately 4,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,580,000.

421

Businesses

4,041

Employees

$138.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 71 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 65 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 42 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 41 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 8.6%
Finance and insurance 34 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.7%
Construction 21 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 17 4.0%
Wholesale trade 9 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.9%
Information 7 1.7%
Utilities 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%

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 39507 vs 39531 →

ZIP 39507 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 39507 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 39507 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 39507 ranks #5 of 8 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
39531 Biloxi, MS 17,736 4.1 mi
39501 Gulfport, MS 21,987 4.2 mi
39534 Biloxi, MS 2,379 6.9 mi
39530 Biloxi, MS 8,086 6.7 mi
39560 Long Beach, MS 16,844 8.4 mi
39532 Biloxi, MS 32,716 7.8 mi
39540 Diberville, MS 8,522 8.7 mi
39503 Gulfport, MS 45,309 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

39503 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 45,309
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
39574 standard
Saucier, MS
Pop: 13,613

Related Areas

Harrison County Gulfport, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39507 in? ▼
ZIP code 39507 (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 39507? ▼
ZIP code 39507 in Gulfport, MS has a population of 16,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39507? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39507 is $54,657, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39507? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39507 is $217,800, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39507? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39507 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39507? ▼
ZIP code 39507 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 4,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39507? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39507 are: Retail trade (71), Health care and social assistance (65), Accommodation and food services (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39507? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39507 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 39507? ▼
In ZIP code 39507, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% 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 39507? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39507 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39507? ▼
In ZIP code 39507, approximately 55.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39507? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39507 is 20.8% 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.