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Gulf Hills, MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39564.

Population

8,451

Land area

7.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,093

ZIP codes

1

Gulf Hills and its ZIP codes

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Gulf Hills at a glance

  • Gulf Hills is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • It is the 47th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
  • Households here earn a median of $72,839 a year, 29% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,700 (20% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,401 a month.

Local data for Gulf Hills, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gulf Hills, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,839

Poverty rate

10.9%

Median home value

$203,700

Median rent

$1,401/mo

Homeownership

71.1%

Bachelor's or higher

37.0%

Median age

35.1

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,016), German Americans (904), Mexican Americans (553).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Gulf Hills.

Details

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

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gulf Hills, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.5%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home15.9%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gulf Hills, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

90° / 44°F

66.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gulf Hills, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.0%

U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

ZIP codes in Gulf Hills

1 in or overlapping Gulf Hills. Population shown

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Cities near Gulf Hills

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
St. MartinCensus-designated place3 mi4.3
Ocean SpringsCity3.2 mi11.6
LatimerCensus-designated place4.9 mi16.3
D'IbervilleCity5 mi10.6
Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.7
BiloxiCity9.1 mi42.9
GautierCity10 mi30.3
VancleaveCensus-designated place11 mi43.1
GulfportCity15 mi55.6
EscatawpaCensus-designated place16 mi6.7
PascagoulaCity17 mi15.4
Moss PointCity18 mi24.1
HelenaCensus-designated place19 mi4.2
LymanCensus-designated place20 mi7.8
WadeCensus-designated place21 mi6.2
Long BeachCity21 mi10.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gulf Hills, MS in?
Gulf Hills is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Gulf Hills, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Gulf Hills include 39564.
What is the population of Gulf Hills, MS?
About 8,451 people live in Gulf Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gulf Hills?
Nearby places include St. Martin (3 mi), Ocean Springs (3.2 mi), Latimer (4.9 mi), D'Iberville (5 mi), Gulf Park Estates (5.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023