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U.S. ZIP Code · MS39553

Jackson County · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Typical home value

$186,116[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-34.5%
vs metro
-14.8%
vs state
+22.5%
ZIP 39553 location in MS
Location of ZIP 39553 in MS

Price history

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

The typical home in 39553 is worth $186,116 — 14.8% below the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,337 a month — a 8.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,337[2]
Gross yield
8.6%[2]
Cap rate
5.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,429[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
17,225[3]
Median household income
$57,460[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+205[5]
Moved in
3,905
Moved out
3,700

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
1
  • GAUTIER HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

    874 students

  • GAUTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

    437 students

  • MARTIN BLUFF

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

    408 students

  • GAUTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

    402 students

  • SINGING RIVER ACADEMY

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT

    398 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 yield8.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.2%
Annual rent$16,044

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$941
Loan principal$148,893
Down payment$37,223
Total interest paid$189,904

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 ratio0.91
Monthly cost to own$1,216
Monthly rent$1,337

Owning 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
88th percentile[1]
Rental yield
73rd percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 39553?
The typical home in 39553 is worth $186,116, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 39553?
Home values in 39553 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 39553?
A typical home in 39553 rents for about $1,337 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 39553?
The effective property tax rate in 39553 is 0.8% — roughly $1,429 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 39553?
ZIP code 39553 has a population of 17,225 and a median household income of $57,460.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Wiggins, MS

    Typical home
    $176,124
    Gross yield
  • Escatawpa CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $201,233
    Gross yield
  • Biloxi, MS

    Typical home
    $206,858
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Gulfport, MS

    Typical home
    $210,924
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Waveland, MS

    Typical home
    $214,275
    Gross yield
  • Pearlington CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $156,622
    Gross yield

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