PlainZIP

Moss Point, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39563

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

13,790
262/sq mi
$44,243
Median income
$110,300
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moss Point pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
262
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi, home to 13,790 residents across 52.7 square miles, a density of 262 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39563 reports a modest median household income of $44,243 (16% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,041. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.0%. The typical home here is valued at $110,300 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,069 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 39563 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 39563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moss Point, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39563.

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 39563, Moss Point, 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

13,790

Population

52.7

Area (sq mi)

262

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39563?

44.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 24.4%
African American 69.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$44,243

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$25,041

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 39563 ranks nationally

Moss Point, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,243 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,862

Total Housing Units

4,935

Occupied Units

927

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$110,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,069

Median Rent

1968

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2022)

173

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+73%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39563 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +48.0% 175
2019 -22.1% 136
2020 +1.9% 139
2021 +22.3% 169
2022 +2.0% 173

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 39563, employing approximately 2,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,829,000.

177

Businesses

2,289

Employees

$78.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 19.2%
Accommodation and food services 28 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 25 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 12.4%
Finance and insurance 13 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 6.2%
Construction 9 5.1%
Manufacturing 8 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.5%
Wholesale trade 5 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.7%
Educational services 3 1.7%

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 39563 vs 39581 →

ZIP 39563 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 39563 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 39563 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 39563 ranks #4 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
39581 Pascagoula, MS 11,595 5.1 mi
39553 Gautier, MS 17,174 7.4 mi
39562 Moss Point, MS 17,912 8.6 mi
39567 Pascagoula, MS 10,740 9.7 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
39553 standard
Gautier, MS
Pop: 17,174
39581 standard
Pascagoula, MS
Pop: 11,595

Related Areas

Jackson County Moss Point, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39563 in? ▼
ZIP code 39563 (Moss Point) 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 39563? ▼
ZIP code 39563 in Moss Point, MS has a population of 13,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39563 is $44,243, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39563 is $110,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39563 is African American at 69.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39563? ▼
ZIP code 39563 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 2,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39563 are: Retail trade (34), Accommodation and food services (28), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39563? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39563 increased by 2.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 39563? ▼
In ZIP code 39563, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39563? ▼
In ZIP code 39563, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39563 is 20.1% 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.