PlainZIP

Long Beach, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39560

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

16,844
298/sq mi
$69,769
Median income
$219,000
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Long Beach pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
298
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39560 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39560 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Beach, Harrison County, Mississippi, home to 16,844 residents across 56.6 square miles, a density of 298 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39560 reports a modest median household income of $69,769 (33% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $35,368. Local economic indicators show a 12.3% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $219,000 for a typical home value (63% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,201 a month; 66.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 39560 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 39560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Beach, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39560.

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 39560, Long Beach, 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

16,844

Population

56.6

Area (sq mi)

298

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 39560?

39.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 9.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$69,769

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$35,368

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39560 ranks nationally

Long Beach, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,769 46th percentile higher than 46% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,587

Total Housing Units

7,676

Occupied Units

911

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$219,000

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$1,201

Median Rent

1987

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39560 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 163
2021 +8.1% 176
2022 +13.7% 200
2023 +10.8% 221
2024 +5.7% 234

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 295 business establishments in ZIP 39560, employing approximately 2,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,322,000.

295

Businesses

2,639

Employees

$104.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 53 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 48 16.3%
Construction 36 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 30 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 23 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 6.1%
Finance and insurance 15 5.1%
Wholesale trade 13 4.4%
Manufacturing 12 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 39560 vs 39501 →

ZIP 39560 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 39560 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 39560 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 39560 ranks #2 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
39501 Gulfport, MS 21,987 4.3 mi
39503 Gulfport, MS 45,309 7.2 mi
39571 Pass Christian, MS 13,179 7.0 mi
39507 Gulfport, MS 16,234 8.4 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
39507 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 16,234
39574 standard
Saucier, MS
Pop: 13,613

Related Areas

Harrison County Long Beach, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39560 in? ▼
ZIP code 39560 (Long Beach) 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 39560? ▼
ZIP code 39560 in Long Beach, MS has a population of 16,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39560? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39560 is $69,769, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39560? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39560 is $219,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39560? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39560 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39560? ▼
ZIP code 39560 has 295 business establishments employing approximately 2,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39560? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39560 are: Retail trade (53), Accommodation and food services (48), Construction (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39560? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39560 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 39560? ▼
In ZIP code 39560, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 39560? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39560 is 23.9 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 39560? ▼
In ZIP code 39560, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39560? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39560 is 12.3% 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.