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U.S. ZIP Code · MS39520

Hancock County · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Typical home value

$238,854[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.0%
5-year / yr
+2.7%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-15.9%
vs metro
+9.4%
vs state
+57.3%
ZIP 39520 location in MS
Location of ZIP 39520 in MS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 39520 is worth $238,854 — 9.4% above the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,337 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,337[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,530[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hancock County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
15,561[3]
Median household income
$62,176[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hancock County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+106[5]
Moved in
1,348
Moved out
1,242

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • BAY HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST

    499 students

  • SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST

    494 students

  • NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST

    476 students

  • Bay Waveland Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST

    374 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$16,043

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,208
Loan principal$191,083
Down payment$47,771
Total interest paid$243,716

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.15
Monthly cost to own$1,534
Monthly rent$1,337

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
8th percentile[1]
Rental yield
9th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 39520?
The typical home in 39520 is worth $238,854, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 39520?
Home values in 39520 are down 3.0% over the past year, and up 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 39520?
A typical home in 39520 rents for about $1,337 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 39520?
The effective property tax rate in 39520 is 0.6% — roughly $1,530 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 39520?
ZIP code 39520 has a population of 15,561 and a median household income of $62,176.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Saucier CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $239,619
    Gross yield
  • Long Beach, MS

    Typical home
    $236,393
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Kiln CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $233,809
    Gross yield
  • Diamondhead, MS

    Typical home
    $247,011
    Gross yield
  • D'Iberville, MS

    Typical home
    $228,345
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Gulfport, MS

    Typical home
    $228,298
    Gross yield
    8.6%

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