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ZIP Code 39501
Gulfport, MS, Harrison County
Population
22,565
Land area
14.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,571
City
Gulfport
ZIP 39501 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 39501 at a glance
- ZIP 39501 (Gulfport) is about 25 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $34,758, 38% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,800 (28% below Mississippi) and median rent is $984 a month.
Local data for ZIP 39501
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 39501, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,758
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$121,800
Prices +6.3% in a year
Median rent
$984/mo
Homeownership
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
16.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
611
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
13,539
$812M annual payroll
PPP loans
$46.19M
1,119 loans
Campaign donations
$126K
6% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 39501, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 39501, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
20.0%
U.S. 12.1% +7.9 pts
Smoking
23.8%
U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 39501
ZIP codes near 39501
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 39507Gulfport | 4.5 mi | 8.2 |
| 39560Long Beach | 4.7 mi | 20.3 |
| 39503Lyman | 6.2 mi | 114.3 |
| 39531Biloxi | 8.3 mi | 6.6 |
| 39532Biloxi | 11 mi | 82.2 |
| 39534Biloxi | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| 39571DeLisle | 11 mi | 86 |
| 39530Biloxi | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| 39540D'Iberville | 14 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 39501?
- ZIP code 39501 is in Gulfport, MS (Harrison County).
- What county is ZIP code 39501 in?
- ZIP code 39501 is mostly in Harrison County, Mississippi.
- How many people live in ZIP code 39501?
- About 22,565 people live in the 39501 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.