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U.S. ZIP Code · MS39556

Hancock County · Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Typical home value

$233,809[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.3%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.7%
vs metro
+7.0%
vs state
+53.9%
ZIP 39556 location in MS
Location of ZIP 39556 in MS

Price history

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

The typical home in 39556 is worth $233,809 — 7.0% above the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,209[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
6,041[3]
Median household income
$60,739[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
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST

    1,189 students

  • HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST

    912 students

  • EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST

    635 students

  • HANCOCK NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST

    418 students

  • HANCOCK COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CEN

    High · Grades 9–12 · HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST

    0 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,182
Loan principal$187,047
Down payment$46,762
Total interest paid$238,568

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,478
Monthly rent

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
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 39556?
The typical home in 39556 is worth $233,809, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 39556?
Home values in 39556 are up 3.3% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 39556?
The effective property tax rate in 39556 is 0.5% — roughly $1,209 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 39556?
ZIP code 39556 has a population of 6,041 and a median household income of $60,739.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Long Beach, MS

    Typical home
    $236,393
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Bay St. Louis, MS

    Typical home
    $238,854
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • D'Iberville, MS

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

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

    Typical home
    $239,619
    Gross yield
  • MS

    Typical home
    $227,618
    Gross yield

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