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U.S. ZIP Code · MS39540

Harrison County · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Typical home value

$228,345[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+5.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.6%
vs metro
+4.5%
vs state
+50.3%
ZIP 39540 location in MS
Location of ZIP 39540 in MS

Price history

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

The typical home in 39540 is worth $228,345 — 4.5% above the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,538 a month — a 8.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,538[2]
Gross yield
8.1%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,602[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
13,203[3]
Median household income
$66,016[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+73[5]
Moved in
6,408
Moved out
6,335

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • DIBERVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST

    526 students

  • DIBERVILLE ELEM

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · HARRISON CO SCHOOL DIST

    400 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 yield8.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$18,450

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$1,155
Loan principal$182,676
Down payment$45,669
Total interest paid$232,993

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 ratio0.96
Monthly cost to own$1,478
Monthly rent$1,538

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
55th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 39540?
The typical home in 39540 is worth $228,345, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 39540?
Home values in 39540 are up 1.9% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 39540?
A typical home in 39540 rents for about $1,538 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 39540?
The effective property tax rate in 39540 is 0.7% — roughly $1,602 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 39540?
ZIP code 39540 has a population of 13,203 and a median household income of $66,016.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Gulfport, MS

    Typical home
    $228,298
    Gross yield
    8.6%
  • MS

    Typical home
    $227,618
    Gross yield
  • Kiln CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $233,809
    Gross yield
  • Long Beach, MS

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

    Typical home
    $218,422
    Gross yield
  • Bay St. Louis, MS

    Typical home
    $238,854
    Gross yield
    6.7%

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