PlainZIP

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
$70,094
Median income
$211,800
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $29,636. Poverty here runs at 15.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. Median home value sits at $211,800 (57% above the state average), median rent at $891 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.3%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39574, plus 6 more within Harrison County, give a clearer read than the 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 39574

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saucier, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39574.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 39574?

39.2

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$70,094

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$29,636

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39574 ranks nationally

Saucier, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,094 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,370

Total Housing Units

4,716

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$211,800

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$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

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ZIP 39574 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 39574 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 39574 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 39574 ranks #2 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
39573 Perkinston, MS 8,828 8.3 mi
39561 Mc Henry, MS 1,852 7.8 mi
39503 Gulfport, MS 45,309 9.7 mi
39532 Biloxi, MS 32,716 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harrison County

39503 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 45,309
39532 standard
Biloxi, MS
Pop: 32,716
39501 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 21,987
39531 standard
Biloxi, MS
Pop: 17,736
39560 standard
Long Beach, MS
Pop: 16,844
39507 standard
Gulfport, MS
Pop: 16,234

Related Areas

Harrison County Saucier, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.