Gulfport, MS ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
39501	Standard	22,599	24.05%	Gpt,US Nav Const Batt
39502	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Gpt
39503	Standard	53,643	57.09%	Gpt,Orange Grove
39505	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Gpt
39506	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Gpt
39507	Standard	17,724	18.86%	Gpt

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Population & Demographics

Gulfport, MS has 94,920 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.8%) and 35-39 (6.7%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 5.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 3.6% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	93,966
Total Households:	36,444
Total Housing Units:	40,949
Average Household Size:	2.52
Average Family Size:	3.32

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	72,926
Total Households:	28,865
Total Housing Units:	32,737
Average Household Size:	2.46
Average Family Size:	3.49

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	81,950	84,007	85,967	87,486	89,021	91,317	92,682	94,718	95,592	97,229	96,604	95,291	94,920
Decennial Census	83,530	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	93,966	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 37.9

Male Median Age: 36.5

Female Median Age: 39.0

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	3,140	3,172	3,406	3,131	3,026	3,101	3,108	3,017	2,721	2,563	2,589	2,827	2,866	2,327	1,907	1,146	767	616
Female	2,937	3,161	3,268	2,945	2,880	3,277	3,415	3,488	2,960	2,910	2,919	3,139	3,137	2,792	2,180	1,356	922	850
Total	6,077	6,333	6,674	6,076	5,906	6,378	6,523	6,505	5,681	5,473	5,508	5,966	6,003	5,119	4,087	2,502	1,689	1,466

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	49,213	52.66%
Black:	33,237	35.56%
Hispanic:*	6,055	6.48%
Asian:	1,592	1.70%
American Indian:	493	0.53%
Hawaiian:	150	0.16%
Other:	2,722	2.91%
Total:	93,462	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	45,430	48.35%	36.5 years
Females:	48,536	51.65%	39.0 years
Total:	93,966	100%	37.9 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	35,213	48.29%	35.8 years
Females:	37,713	51.71%	38.7 years
Total:	72,926	100%	37.4 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	90,522	95.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,352	1.42%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,612	1.70%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,434	3.21%
Total Population:	94,920	100%
Total Native Population:	91,874	96.79%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,046	3.21%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Gulfport, MS have an average household income of $48,082 (lower than the State by 12.4%, and much lower than the Nation by 38.8%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($58,340 vs $35,097). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 9.8%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$39,183	$39,153	$38,893	$36,800	$36,766	$38,607	$38,794	$39,738	$42,416	$43,012	$44,052	$48,377	$48,082
Median Family Income	$46,053	$47,095	$45,867	$45,054	$44,730	$45,871	$46,373	$48,167	$49,321	$50,621	$49,687	$56,392	$58,340
Median NonFamily Income	$27,505	$28,146	$27,060	$26,115	$25,917	$25,895	$25,965	$26,093	$27,901	$29,448	$31,941	$32,512	$35,097
Median Male Income	$35,980	$37,115	$37,108	$36,143	$36,575	$35,262	$36,245	$37,345	$38,164	$37,199	$40,375	$43,581	$45,222
Median Female Income	$27,435	$27,842	$28,742	$29,832	$29,864	$29,410	$29,070	$29,803	$30,558	$32,578	$33,686	$37,390	$38,945

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	39,179	53.55%
Unemployed:	3,769	5.15%
Not In Labor Force:	30,217	41.30%
Total:	73,165	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	14,858	37.92%
Service:	8,450	21.57%
Sales and Office:	7,401	18.89%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,225	8.23%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	5,245	13.39%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	39,179	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Gulfport, MS, the median home value is $176,300 - higher than the State by 9.2%, and up $34,800 (24.6%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,056 per month - much higher than the State by 14.4%, and up $160 (17.9%) since 2020. Most renters in Gulfport pay under $1,000 (47.1%). About 47.1% pay under $1,000 and 1.8% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 53.1% (61.2% have a mortgage) and renters make up 46.9% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$127,833	$127,166	$126,166	$123,200	$121,300	$122,900	$125,266	$127,666	$132,466	$141,500	$144,666	$163,200	$176,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	927	5.95%
$500 to $999:	5,539	35.58%
$1,000 to $1,499:	6,134	39.40%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,689	10.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:	258	1.66%
$2,500 to $2,999:	59	0.38%
$3,000 or more:	6	0.04%
No Rent:	957	6.15%
Total:	15,569	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$834	$841	$848	$840	$829	$826	$843	$843	$872	$896	$934	$1,001	$1,056

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	12,960	35.07%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	8,430	22.81%
Renter Occupied:	15,569	42.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	36,959	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	36,959	87.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	5,171	12.27%
Total Housing Units:	42,130	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

22.3% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, slightly below the state rate (24.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 87.7%, which is slightly above the state rate (86.6%). The share of people in poverty is 20.9%, which is above the state rate (14.3%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), up 2.3 percentage points since 2011 and down 2.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,111	3.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	5,089	7.94%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	19,502	30.44%
Some college, no degree:	14,833	23.15%
Associate's degree:	8,174	12.76%
Bachelor's degree:	8,857	13.82%
Graduate or professional degree:	5,506	8.59%
Total:	64,072	100%
High school graduate or higher:	56,872	88.76%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	14,363	22.42%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	53,857	50.95%
Public Insurance:	38,699	36.61%
No Insurance:	13,156	12.45%
Total:	105,712	100%
Has Health Insurance:	92,556	87.55%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	18.5%	19.8%	21.4%	22.2%	21.9%	21.7%	21.3%	21.4%	23.3%	21.3%	22.7%	24.0%	20.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,270	5.72%
Kindergarten:	1,217	5.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	9,935	44.73%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,964	22.35%
College or graduate school:	4,826	21.73%
Total:	22,212	100%
Early Childhood:	2,487	11.20%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	16,116	72.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	3 Standard, 3 PO Boxes [See All]
County:	Harrison County, MS
Area Code:	228
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	72,926 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Gulfport-Biloxi, MS [Learn More]
Coordinates:	30.4647, -89.1436
Land Area:	136.84 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ms-gulfport.asp

Native, born in the United States:	68,897	94.99%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,000	1.38%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,367	1.88%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,269	3.63%
Total Population:	72,533	100%
Total Native Population:	69,897	96.37%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,636	3.63%

Employed:	29,408	52.27%
Unemployed:	3,203	5.69%
Not In Labor Force:	23,647	42.03%
Total:	56,258	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	10,677	36.31%
Service:	6,746	22.94%
Sales and Office:	5,832	19.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,360	8.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,793	12.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	29,408	100%

Less than $500:	842	6.32%
$500 to $999:	5,097	38.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5,268	39.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,161	8.71%
$2,000 to $2,499:	219	1.64%
$2,500 to $2,999:	7	0.05%
$3,000 or more:	6	0.05%
No Rent:	728	5.46%
Total:	13,328	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Gulfport, MS

Sources & References

White:	35,356	48.49%
Black:	28,508	39.10%
Hispanic:*	5,015	6.88%
Asian:	1,183	1.62%
American Indian:	383	0.53%
Hawaiian:	119	0.16%
Other:	2,347	3.22%
Total:	72,911	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	9,241	32.52%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,851	20.59%
Renter Occupied:	13,328	46.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	28,420	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	28,420	85.67%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	4,755	14.33%
Total Housing Units:	33,175	100%

Less than 9th grade:	1,802	3.68%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,204	8.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	15,605	31.87%
Some college, no degree:	10,471	21.39%
Associate's degree:	5,953	12.16%
Bachelor's degree:	6,665	13.61%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,260	8.70%
Total:	48,960	100%
High school graduate or higher:	42,954	87.73%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	10,925	22.31%

Private Insurance:	38,137	47.48%
Public Insurance:	31,168	38.80%
No Insurance:	11,022	13.72%
Total:	80,327	100%
Has Health Insurance:	69,305	86.28%

Nursery School, Preschool:	966	5.87%
Kindergarten:	960	5.83%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	7,409	45.02%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,644	22.14%
College or graduate school:	3,478	21.13%
Total:	16,457	100%
Early Childhood:	1,926	11.70%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	12,013	73.00%

# Residential Mailboxes:	42,411Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	3,397Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	52,627Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	30,920Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	5,273Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	2,200Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$466,005,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,787,548,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	35,986Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Gulfport-Biloxi, MSSource: Census
CBSA Number:	25060Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	418,452Source: Census
MSA:	Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula, MS MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	136.841 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.874 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	04Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	29700Source: Census
Place Name:	Gulfport city; MississippiSource: Census