Saucier, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39574
Harrison County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,613
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,094
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saucier pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39574 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39574 (Saucier, MS) rose +21.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.8 in 2023 to 208.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39574 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saucier, Harrison County, Mississippi, home to 13,613 residents across 589.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39574 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,094 (33% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,636. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $211,800 (57% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $891.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harrison County, so 39574 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 39574
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saucier, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39574.
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 39574, Saucier, 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
13,613
Population
589.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39574?
39.2
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
1.0%
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?
$70,094
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$29,636
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39574 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Saucier, 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)
$70,094 Top 12% higher than 88% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
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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
5,370housing units
5,370
Total Housing Units
4,716
Occupied Units
654
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,800
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1996
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
+21.2%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39574 have increased 21.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 139 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 150 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 177 |
| 2023 | -3.0% | 172 |
| 2024 | +21.2% | 208 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 39574, employing approximately 688 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,429,000.
113
Businesses
688
Employees
$26.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 30 | 26.6% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 25.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
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 39574 vs 39573 →
ZIP 39574 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39503
Gulfport (39503)
45,309 residents
- 39532
Biloxi (39532)
32,716 residents
- 39574 13,613
Saucier (39574)
13,613 residents
- 39573 8,828
Perkinston (39573)
8,828 residents
- 39561 1,852
Mc Henry (39561)
1,852 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39574 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39574 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39561
Mc Henry (39561)
$90,469 median income
- 39574
Saucier (39574)
$70,094 median income
- 39573
Perkinston (39573)
$69,456 median income
- 39532
Biloxi (39532)
$68,710 median income
- 39503
Gulfport (39503)
$62,641 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39574 ranks #2 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 39574, 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 (13,613 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 39574 in?
ZIP code 39574 (Saucier) 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 39574?
ZIP code 39574 in Saucier, MS has a population of 13,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39574?
The median household income in ZIP 39574 is $70,094, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39574?
The median home value in ZIP 39574 is $211,800, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39574?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39574 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39574?
ZIP code 39574 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 688 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39574?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39574 are: Construction (30), Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39574?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39574 increased by 21.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 39574?
In ZIP code 39574, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 39574?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39574 is 31.6 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 39574?
In ZIP code 39574, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39574?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39574 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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