ZIP Code 39563
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Moss Point · Jackson County · Mississippi
- Population
- 13,790
- Median income
- $44,243
- Median home value
- $110,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.9%
- Land area
- 52.7 sq mi
262/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.8
Chicago
ZIP code 39563 in Moss Point, Mississippi has a population of 13,790. The median household income is $44,243, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $110,300, 60% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 39563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.7 square miles in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. The area is home to 13,790 residents, producing a population density of 262 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39563 against Mississippi and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39563 sits at $44,243 (16% below the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $25,041. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 12.0%. On housing, the median home value is $110,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,069 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 39563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39563.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 39563?
44.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.7%
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?
$44,243
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$25,041
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
5,862
Total Housing Units
4,935
Occupied Units
927
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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