ZIP Code 39571

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Pass Christian · Harrison County · Mississippi

Population
13,179

60/sq mi

Median income
$70,430

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$255,900

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.2%

Median age 43

Land area
220.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 39571 in Pass Christian, Mississippi has a population of 13,179. The median household income is $70,430, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $255,900, 8% below the US average. 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 220.4 square miles in Pass Christian, Harrison County, Mississippi. The area is home to 13,179 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 39571 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39571 sits at $70,430 (34% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $39,865. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $255,900 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,103 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harrison County, so you can benchmark 39571 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 39571

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39571.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39571, Pass Christian, 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

13,179

Population

220.4

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39571?

43.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 74.6%
African American 15.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$70,430

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$39,865

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,093

Total Housing Units

5,820

Occupied Units

1,273

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$255,900

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$1,103

Median Rent

2002

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.0%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39571 have increased 16.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 162
2021 +9.7% 177
2022 +23.1% 218
2023 +2.4% 223
2024 +16.0% 259

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 244 business establishments in ZIP 39571, employing approximately 3,063 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,639,000.

244

Businesses

3,063

Employees

$146.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 46 18.9%
Accommodation and food services 31 12.7%
Construction 26 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 25 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 19 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 7.0%
Finance and insurance 11 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.7%
Manufacturing 8 3.3%
Wholesale trade 8 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.9%
Information 3 1.2%

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 39571 vs 39525 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
39525 Diamondhead, MS 8,383 5.8 mi
39560 Long Beach, MS 16,844 7.0 mi
39503 Gulfport, MS 45,309 8.7 mi
39576 Waveland, MS 5,809 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39571 in?
ZIP code 39571 (Pass Christian) 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 39571?
ZIP code 39571 in Pass Christian, MS has a population of 13,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39571?
The median household income in ZIP 39571 is $70,430, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39571?
The median home value in ZIP 39571 is $255,900, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39571 is White at 74.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39571?
ZIP code 39571 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 3,063 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39571?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39571 are: Retail trade (46), Accommodation and food services (31), Construction (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39571?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39571 increased by 16.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 39571?
In ZIP code 39571, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 39571?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39571 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39571?
In ZIP code 39571, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39571 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pass Christian, MS

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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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