Gautier, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39553
Jackson County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,174
- 251/sq mi High-density area
- $57,460
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gautier pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 251
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39553 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39553 (Gautier, MS) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.8 in 2023 to 186.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39553 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gautier, Jackson County, Mississippi, home to 17,174 residents across 68.5 square miles, a density of 251 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39553 reports a modest median household income of $57,460 (9% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,131. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $165,600 (23% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 71.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $994.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 39553 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 39553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gautier, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39553.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance 21
Finance and insurance
21 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39553, Gautier, 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
17,174
Population
68.5
Area (sq mi)
251
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39553?
38.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
3.5%
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?
$57,460
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$34,131
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39553 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Gautier, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,460 Top 37% higher than 63% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,422housing units
7,422
Total Housing Units
6,662
Occupied Units
760
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,600
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$994
Median Rent
1982
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39553 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 139 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 154 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 172 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 185 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 187 |
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 236 business establishments in ZIP 39553, employing approximately 3,469 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,993,000.
236
Businesses
3,469
Employees
$149.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 55 | 23.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 39553 vs 39564 →
ZIP 39553 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39564
Ocean Springs (39564)
36,952 residents
- 39553
Gautier (39553)
17,174 residents
- 39563 13,790
Moss Point (39563)
13,790 residents
- 39567 10,740
Pascagoula (39567)
10,740 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39553 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39564
Ocean Springs (39564)
$78,596 median income
- 39567
Pascagoula (39567)
$62,254 median income
- 39553
Gautier (39553)
$57,460 median income
- 39563
Moss Point (39563)
$44,243 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39553 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39553, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,174 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39553 in?
ZIP code 39553 (Gautier) is located in Jackson County, Mississippi. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39553?
ZIP code 39553 in Gautier, MS has a population of 17,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39553?
The median household income in ZIP 39553 is $57,460, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39553?
The median home value in ZIP 39553 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39553?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39553 is White at 54.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39553?
ZIP code 39553 has 236 business establishments employing approximately 3,469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39553?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39553 are: Retail trade (55), Accommodation and food services (34), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39553?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39553 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 39553?
In ZIP code 39553, 42.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 39553?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39553 is 22.9 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 39553?
In ZIP code 39553, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39553?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39553 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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