PlainZIP

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
$57,460
Median income
$165,600
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
32th 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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $34,131. Poverty here runs at 17.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $165,600 (23% above the state average); renters pay a median of $994 monthly, and 71.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 39553 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 39553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gautier, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39553.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39553?

38.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 54.1%
African American 29.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%

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

$34,131

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39553 ranks nationally

Gautier, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,460 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 42.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,422

Total Housing Units

6,662

Occupied Units

760

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$165,600

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39553 ranks #2 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 39553 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 39553 ranks #3 of 4 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
39564 Ocean Springs, MS 36,952 6.4 mi
39563 Moss Point, MS 13,790 7.4 mi
39567 Pascagoula, MS 10,740 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

39564 standard
Ocean Springs, MS
Pop: 36,952
39452 standard
Lucedale, MS
Pop: 26,964
39565 standard
Vancleave, MS
Pop: 19,453
39562 standard
Moss Point, MS
Pop: 17,912
39563 standard
Moss Point, MS
Pop: 13,790
39581 standard
Pascagoula, MS
Pop: 11,595

Related Areas

Jackson County Gautier, MS Mississippi

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.

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