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Long Beach, MS
City in Harrison County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39560.
Population
17,009
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,661
ZIP codes
1
Long Beach and its ZIP codes
Long Beach at a glance
- Long Beach is about 26 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $70,332 a year, 25% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,200 (27% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,215 a month.
Local data for Long Beach, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Long Beach, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,332
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$215,200
Median rent
$1,215/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.6%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,199), German Americans (1,725), Italian Americans (1,203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Long Beach.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,773
90,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,986
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.96B
FY 2026, $9,376 per person
PPP loans
$22.48M
524 loans, 3,407 jobs reported
How people get to work
Long Beach, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Long Beach, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,601
14.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
68.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Long Beach, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Long Beach
1 in or overlapping Long Beach. Population shown
Cities near Long Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pass ChristianCity | 5.7 mi | 8.2 |
| DeLisleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.2 |
| GulfportCity | 7.4 mi | 55.6 |
| Henderson PointCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| LymanCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 7.8 |
| DiamondheadCity | 12 mi | 10.1 |
| Bay St. LouisCity | 13 mi | 14.7 |
| BiloxiCity | 13 mi | 42.9 |
| WavelandCity | 14 mi | 8.5 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.2 |
| D'IbervilleCity | 18 mi | 10.6 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| SaucierCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.9 |
| LatimerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 16.3 |
| Gulf HillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.7 |
| Ocean SpringsCity | 23 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Long Beach, MS in?
- Long Beach is in Harrison County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Long Beach, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Long Beach include 39560.
- What is the population of Long Beach, MS?
- About 17,009 people live in Long Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Long Beach?
- Nearby places include Pass Christian (5.7 mi), DeLisle (7 mi), Gulfport (7.4 mi), Henderson Point (7.9 mi), Lyman (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023