PlainZIP

Waveland, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39576

Hancock County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,809
345/sq mi
$70,217
Median income
$230,000
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waveland pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
345
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39576 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39576 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waveland, Hancock County, Mississippi, home to 5,809 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 345 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39576 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,217 (34% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $37,239. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $230,000 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $918 per month, and 59.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39576, plus 4 more within Hancock 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 39576

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waveland, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39576.

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 39576, Waveland, 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

5,809

Population

16.8

Area (sq mi)

345

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39576?

40.1

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 13.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$70,217

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$37,239

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39576 ranks nationally

Waveland, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,217 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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,554

Total Housing Units

3,014

Occupied Units

540

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$230,000

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$918

Median Rent

2004

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39576 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 204
2021 +8.6% 221
2022 +16.1% 257
2023 +10.2% 283
2024 +7.4% 304

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 142 business establishments in ZIP 39576, employing approximately 1,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,738,000.

142

Businesses

1,596

Employees

$53.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 39 27.5%
Accommodation and food services 19 13.4%
Construction 14 9.9%
Finance and insurance 14 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.6%
Manufacturing 5 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.8%
Information 4 2.8%
Wholesale trade 3 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.1%

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 39576 vs 39525 →

ZIP 39576 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 39576 ranks #4 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 39576 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 39576 ranks #3 of 4 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
39525 Diamondhead, MS 8,383 6.5 mi
39520 Bay Saint Louis, MS 14,681 5.4 mi
39571 Pass Christian, MS 13,179 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hancock County

39520 standard
Bay Saint Louis, MS
Pop: 14,681
39525 standard
Diamondhead, MS
Pop: 8,383
39556 standard
Kiln, MS
Pop: 7,705
39572 standard
Pearlington, MS
Pop: 1,414

Related Areas

Hancock County Waveland, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39576 in? ▼
ZIP code 39576 (Waveland) is located in Hancock County, Mississippi. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39576? ▼
ZIP code 39576 in Waveland, MS has a population of 5,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39576? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39576 is $70,217, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39576? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39576 is $230,000, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39576? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39576 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39576? ▼
ZIP code 39576 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39576? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39576 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (19), Construction (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39576? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39576 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 39576? ▼
In ZIP code 39576, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 39576? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39576 is 32.2 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 39576? ▼
In ZIP code 39576, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39576? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39576 is 8.6% 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.