39503 ZIP Code
Gulfport, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39503 |
| City/Town: | Gulfport |
| County: | Harrison |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,049 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,005 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,932 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,710 |
| Median Home Value: | $179,000 |
| Land Area: | 114.3 sq miles
296.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4729, -89.1433 |
Population Information (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,049 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,516 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,533 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,279 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,157 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,677 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,200 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,716 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,940 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,393 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,206 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,146 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,351 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,700 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,572 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 712 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $179,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,068 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,710 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,852 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,858 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,244 | 66.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,608 | 33.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,020 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 821 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,103 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,158 | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,855 | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,550 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,273 | 14.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,260 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,005 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,393 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,015 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,932 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,629 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,985 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,904 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 16,348 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,257 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,461 | 19.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,260 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,639 | 59.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,459 | 29.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 100 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 865 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,169 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,802 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,475 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,039 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 572 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,092 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 38 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,337 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,263 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 539 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,667 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,666 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,593 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,306 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,523 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,223 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,372 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 700 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,906 | 86.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,143 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 90 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 245 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,118 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 166 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,463 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,865 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 535 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,932 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,398 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 111 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 977 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,059 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,335 | 27.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,907 | 12.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 998 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,239 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,354 | 83.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,476 | 61.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,842 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,067 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,542 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,627 | 33.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,276 | 26.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,359 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 805 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,425 | 17.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,375 | 75.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 526 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 117 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,115 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 746 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 665 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 372 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,756 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 107 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,672 | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,100 | 28.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,177 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,402 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,896 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,507 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 401 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 175 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 273 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 290 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,380 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,022 | 13.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 12,295 | 56.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,192 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 531 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,037 | 15.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 450 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 16,263 | 81.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 76 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 994 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,139 | 30.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,854 | 39.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,865 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 742 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,542 | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,321 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,177 | 24.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,403 | 25.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,539 | 11.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 385 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 135 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39503 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,319 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $435 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,068 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.38 |
Households (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,852 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,654 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,570 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,228 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,879 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,312 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,788 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,890 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,307 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,085 | 48.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 563 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,498 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,014 | 33.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,276 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 775 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 595 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,584 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,420 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,902 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,366 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 6,378 | 16.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 51,421 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,452 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,199 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,741 | 50.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,512 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,202 | 83.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,082 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,797 | 59.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,256 | 40.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,110 | 26.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39503 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 51,355 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,055 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,694 | 160.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,694 | 160.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,694 | 160.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 55 | 5.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 118 | 11.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,029 | 97.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 0.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,770 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 47,131 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,639 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,606 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 398 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 455 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 180 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39503 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,852 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,178 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Gulfport, MS39503