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Gautier, MS
City in Jackson County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39553.
Population
19,046
Land area
30.3sq mi
People per sq mi
629
ZIP codes
1
Gautier and its ZIP codes
Gautier at a glance
- Gautier is about 10 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 21st among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $61,926, 10% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 and median rent is $1,040 a month.
Local data for Gautier, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gautier, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,926
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$166,400
Median rent
$1,040/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,732), Irish Americans (1,220), Puerto Ricans (1,090).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Gautier.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,859
50,095 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.79B
FY 2026, $33,404 per person
PPP loans
$18.29M
439 loans, 2,590 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gautier, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gautier, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,397
18.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gautier, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Gautier
1 in or overlapping Gautier. Population shown
Cities near Gautier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PascagoulaCity | 7.2 mi | 15.4 |
| EscatawpaCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Moss PointCity | 7.3 mi | 24.1 |
| Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Ocean SpringsCity | 8.2 mi | 11.6 |
| VancleaveCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 43.1 |
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.2 |
| Gulf HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| LatimerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 16.3 |
| Big PointCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| D'IbervilleCity | 15 mi | 10.6 |
| WadeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| Grand Bay, ALCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.7 |
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| BiloxiCity | 20 mi | 42.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gautier, MS in?
- Gautier is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Gautier, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gautier include 39553.
- What is the population of Gautier, MS?
- About 19,046 people live in Gautier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gautier?
- Nearby places include Pascagoula (7.2 mi), Escatawpa (7.2 mi), Moss Point (7.3 mi), Gulf Park Estates (7.3 mi), Ocean Springs (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023