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Diamondhead, MS
City in Hancock County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39525.
Population
9,338
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
924
ZIP codes
1
Diamondhead and its ZIP codes
Diamondhead at a glance
- Diamondhead is about 15 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 44th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $87,407 a year, 55% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,600 (53% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,571 a month.
Local data for Diamondhead, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Diamondhead, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,407
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$259,600
Median rent
$1,571/mo
Homeownership
89.7%
Bachelor's or higher
42.3%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
36.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,353), German Americans (1,172), French Americans (789).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Diamondhead.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,887
14,474 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$771M
FY 2026, $16,751 per person
PPP loans
$8.2M
199 loans, 1,327 jobs reported
How people get to work
Diamondhead, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 36.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Diamondhead, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
319
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,730
33.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 42°F
65.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Diamondhead, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Diamondhead
1 in or overlapping Diamondhead. Population shown
Cities near Diamondhead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bay St. LouisCity | 3.5 mi | 14.7 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 13.2 |
| DeLisleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
| WavelandCity | 5.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Henderson PointCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Pass ChristianCity | 8.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Long BeachCity | 12 mi | 10.2 |
| LymanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.8 |
| PearlingtonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| GulfportCity | 18 mi | 55.6 |
| NicholsonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6 |
| Hide-A-Way LakeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| PicayuneCity | 22 mi | 18 |
| SaucierCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.9 |
| Pearl River, LATown | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| BiloxiCity | 24 mi | 42.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Diamondhead, MS in?
- Diamondhead is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Diamondhead, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Diamondhead include 39525.
- What is the population of Diamondhead, MS?
- About 9,338 people live in Diamondhead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Diamondhead?
- Nearby places include Bay St. Louis (3.5 mi), Kiln (4.8 mi), DeLisle (5.5 mi), Waveland (5.8 mi), Henderson Point (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023