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 High-density area
- $44,243
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,041. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,300 (18% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $1,069; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 39563 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 39563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moss Point, MS
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$25,041
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 39563 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Moss Point, 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)
$44,243 34th percentile higher than 34% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,862housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 39562
Moss Point (39562)
17,912 residents
- 39553
Gautier (39553)
17,174 residents
- 39563
Moss Point (39563)
13,790 residents
- 39581
Pascagoula (39581)
11,595 residents
- 39567
Pascagoula (39567)
10,740 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39563 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39567
Pascagoula (39567)
$62,254 median income
- 39562
Moss Point (39562)
$61,159 median income
- 39553
Gautier (39553)
$57,460 median income
- 39563
Moss Point (39563)
$44,243 median income
- 39581
Pascagoula (39581)
$37,927 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39563, 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 (13,790 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 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.
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