PlainZIP

Diamondhead, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39525

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

8,383
303/sq mi
$87,407
Median income
$259,600
Median home value
42.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Diamondhead pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
303
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39525 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39525 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Diamondhead, Hancock County, Mississippi, home to 8,383 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 303 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39525 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,407 (66% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $45,454. Local economic indicators show a 7.0% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $259,600 for a typical home value (93% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,571 a month; 89.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 39525 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Hancock 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 39525

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Diamondhead, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39525.

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 39525, Diamondhead, 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

8,383

Population

27.7

Area (sq mi)

303

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39525?

49.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$87,407

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$45,454

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39525 ranks nationally

Diamondhead, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,407 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,414

Total Housing Units

4,025

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.7%
Renter 10.3%

$259,600

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,571

Median Rent

1997

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

+15.7%

YoY Change (2022)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39525 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 -12.2% 95
2017 +14.4% 109
2020 – 134
2021 +7.7% 144
2022 +15.7% 166

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 39525, employing approximately 882 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,970,000.

122

Businesses

882

Employees

$33.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 18 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 18 14.8%
Finance and insurance 16 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 12 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 5.7%
Construction 6 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.1%
Wholesale trade 4 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 39525 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 39525 ranks #3 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 39525 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 39525 ranks the highest of 5 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
39576 Waveland, MS 5,809 6.5 mi
39571 Pass Christian, MS 13,179 5.8 mi
39556 Kiln, MS 7,705 6.1 mi
39520 Bay Saint Louis, MS 14,681 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hancock County

39520 standard
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Pop: 14,681
39556 standard
Kiln, MS
Pop: 7,705
39576 standard
Waveland, MS
Pop: 5,809
39572 standard
Pearlington, MS
Pop: 1,414

Related Areas

Hancock County Diamondhead, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39525 in? ▼
ZIP code 39525 (Diamondhead) is located in Hancock County, Mississippi. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39525? ▼
ZIP code 39525 in Diamondhead, MS has a population of 8,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39525? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39525 is $87,407, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39525? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39525 is $259,600, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39525? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39525 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39525? ▼
ZIP code 39525 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39525? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39525 are: Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (18), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39525? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39525 increased by 15.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 39525? ▼
In ZIP code 39525, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.3% 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 39525? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39525 is 36.8 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 39525? ▼
In ZIP code 39525, approximately 89.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39525? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39525 is 7.0% 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.