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Vancleave, MS

Census-designated place in Jackson County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39565.

Population

5,078

Land area

43.1sq mi

People per sq mi

118

ZIP codes

1

Vancleave and its ZIP codes

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Vancleave at a glance

  • Vancleave is 87% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
  • It is the 68th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,313 a year, 25% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,400 (46% above Mississippi).

Local data for Vancleave, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Vancleave, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,313

Poverty rate

6.2%

Median home value

$247,400

Homeownership

95.5%

Bachelor's or higher

28.6%

Median age

43.6

Average commute

33.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (490), German Americans (404), French Americans (123).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$4.8B

FY 2026, $33,404 per person

Jackson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.9%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home12.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Vancleave, 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

91° / 41°F

61.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Vancleave, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.7%

U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in Vancleave

1 in or overlapping Vancleave. Population shown

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Cities near Vancleave

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EscatawpaCensus-designated place8 mi6.7
GautierCity8.4 mi30.3
WadeCensus-designated place9.5 mi6.2
HelenaCensus-designated place11 mi4.2
Gulf HillsCensus-designated place11 mi7.7
Ocean SpringsCity11 mi11.6
LatimerCensus-designated place11 mi16.3
Big PointCensus-designated place12 mi2.9
Moss PointCity12 mi24.1
Gulf Park EstatesCensus-designated place12 mi2.7
HurleyCensus-designated place13 mi5.1
St. MartinCensus-designated place14 mi4.3
D'IbervilleCity14 mi10.6
PascagoulaCity15 mi15.4
BiloxiCity19 mi42.9
Grand Bay, ALCensus-designated place20 mi8.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Vancleave, MS in?
Vancleave is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Vancleave, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Vancleave include 39565.
What is the population of Vancleave, MS?
About 5,078 people live in Vancleave, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Vancleave?
Nearby places include Escatawpa (8 mi), Gautier (8.4 mi), Wade (9.5 mi), Helena (11 mi), Gulf Hills (11 mi).

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