39553 ZIP Code
Gautier, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39553 |
| City/Town: | Gautier |
| County: | Jackson |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,768 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,542 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,685 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,795 |
| Median Home Value: | $143,400 |
| Land Area: | 28.3 sq miles
73.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4154, -88.6457 |
Population Information (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,768 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,758 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,010 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 838 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,222 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,392 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,008 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 695 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,509 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,432 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,748 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,229 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 896 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,702 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 847 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 250 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $143,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $924 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,795 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,741 | 86.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,054 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,919 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,822 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,613 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 734 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 955 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,992 | 23.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,341 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,981 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,562 | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,048 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39553 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,542 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,462 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,961 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,685 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,658 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,917 | 91.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 724 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,411 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,805 | 73.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,607 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 431 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 74 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,864 | 55.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,646 | 31.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 171 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 391 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 917 | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 779 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,475 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,222 | 12.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 336 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,325 | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 561 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39553 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 458 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 362 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 599 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 853 | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 775 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,095 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,014 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 809 | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 488 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 288 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39553 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,637 | 83.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 820 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 394 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39553 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 65 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 829 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,333 | 16.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 49 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,098 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 445 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 78 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 314 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 448 | 5.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,783 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,046 | 13.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 139 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 290 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.2% | 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 (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,178 | 85.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,001 | 61.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,554 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,509 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39553 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,040 | 74.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,278 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,749 | 25.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 349 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 175 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 835 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39553 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,261 | 67.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 47 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 43 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 298 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 278 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 132 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 306 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,430 | 18.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39553 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 124 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,478 | 19.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,798 | 23.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,151 | 14.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,547 | 32.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 392 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 193 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 59 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 53 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39553 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 60 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 391 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,744 | 22.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,483 | 57.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,025 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 92 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39553 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 217 | 3.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 91 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,221 | 92.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 134 | 2.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39553 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 460 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,775 | 26.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,626 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,880 | 27.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39553 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 786 | 16.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 689 | 14.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,161 | 23.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,008 | 20.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 676 | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 277 | 5.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 194 | 3.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 128 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39553 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,337 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $387 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $924 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,741 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,163 | 46.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,200 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,282 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,038 | 30.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,293 | 34.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,997 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39553 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,054 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,625 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,485 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 170 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 692 | 9.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,950 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39553 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,181 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 178 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 99 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,282 | 54.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 870 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 752 | 18.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,582 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,151 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,687 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,224 | 23.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 350 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,720 | 64.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,154 | 27.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39553 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,498 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,982 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 651 | 32.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,331 | 67.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 520 | 26.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39553 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,006 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 789 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 762 | 96.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 762 | 96.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 762 | 96.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 4.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 427 | 54.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39553 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,930 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,272 | 90.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,658 | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,186 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 382 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 65 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39553 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,741 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,272 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
Gautier, MS39553