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Waveland, MS
City in Hancock County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39576.
Population
7,062
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
832
ZIP codes
1
Waveland and its ZIP codes
Waveland at a glance
- Waveland is about 13 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $68,693 a year, 22% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,900 (29% above Mississippi) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Waveland, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waveland, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,693
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (748), Irish Americans (627), French Americans (605).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Waveland.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,887
14,474 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$771M
FY 2026, $16,751 per person
PPP loans
$8.7M
247 loans, 1,308 jobs reported
How people get to work
Waveland, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waveland, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
319
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,730
33.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 42°F
65.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waveland, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Waveland
1 in or overlapping Waveland. Population shown
Cities near Waveland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bay St. LouisCity | 2.4 mi | 14.7 |
| DiamondheadCity | 5.8 mi | 10.1 |
| Henderson PointCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Pass ChristianCity | 8.1 mi | 8.2 |
| DeLisleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5.2 |
| KilnCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 13.2 |
| PearlingtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| Long BeachCity | 14 mi | 10.2 |
| LymanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.8 |
| GulfportCity | 21 mi | 55.6 |
| Pearl River, LATown | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| NicholsonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6 |
| Slidell, LACity | 24 mi | 15.2 |
| PicayuneCity | 24 mi | 18 |
| Hide-A-Way LakeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Eden Isle, LACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waveland, MS in?
- Waveland is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Waveland, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Waveland include 39576.
- What is the population of Waveland, MS?
- About 7,062 people live in Waveland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waveland?
- Nearby places include Bay St. Louis (2.4 mi), Diamondhead (5.8 mi), Henderson Point (5.9 mi), Pass Christian (8.1 mi), DeLisle (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023