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Moss Point, MS
City in Jackson County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39563.
Population
11,957
Land area
24.1sq mi
People per sq mi
496
ZIP codes
1
Moss Point and its ZIP codes
Moss Point at a glance
- Moss Point is about 7.9 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 34th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $44,296 a year, 22% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,100 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $1,075 a month.
Local data for Moss Point, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Moss Point, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,296
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$110,100
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (421), German Americans (290), Mexican Americans (264).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Moss Point.
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
$18.11M
477 loans, 2,216 jobs reported
How people get to work
Moss Point, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Moss Point, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Moss Point, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.2%
U.S. 33.3% +15.9 pts
Diabetes
23.9%
U.S. 12.1% +11.8 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Moss Point
1 in or overlapping Moss Point. Population shown
Cities near Moss Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HelenaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4.2 |
| EscatawpaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PascagoulaCity | 4.8 mi | 15.4 |
| GautierCity | 7.3 mi | 30.3 |
| Grand Bay, ALCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.7 |
| Big PointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| VancleaveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 43.1 |
| Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| WadeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| Ocean SpringsCity | 16 mi | 11.6 |
| Bayou La Batre, ALCity | 16 mi | 7.5 |
| HurleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| Gulf HillsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.7 |
| Theodore, ALCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| LatimerCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 16.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Moss Point, MS in?
- Moss Point is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Moss Point, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Moss Point include 39563.
- What is the population of Moss Point, MS?
- About 11,957 people live in Moss Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Moss Point?
- Nearby places include Helena (4 mi), Escatawpa (4.7 mi), Pascagoula (4.8 mi), Gautier (7.3 mi), Grand Bay, AL (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023