39525 ZIP Code — Diamondhead, MS

Hancock County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39525 is located in Diamondhead, Mississippi, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 10.47 square miles and serves a population of 9,360 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 228.

About ZIP code 39525

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,504. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 39525 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,360

population

10.47

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Diamondhead	Acceptable
Diamondhead	Acceptable
Diamondhead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39522 Stennis Space Center (5.6 mi) 39571 Pass Christian (7.6 mi) 39556 Kiln (7.6 mi) 39520 Bay Saint Louis (8.1 mi) 39560 Long Beach (11.7 mi) 39529 Stennis Space Center (14.3 mi) 39503 Gulfport (14.3 mi) 39466 Picayune (17.5 mi) 39501 Gulfport (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,360
Population density	894 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	10.47 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	30.3825
Longitude	-89.3739
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	228

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.5%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,360

Population

894

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$80,504

Median household income

$42,090

Per capita income

$220,900

Median home value

$1,369

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

4,083

Housing units

37.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

312

Under 5

317

225

5–9

229

135

10–14

137

129

15–19

131

322

20–24

327

495

25–34

504

520

35–44

530

432

45–54

440

382

55–59

388

460

60–64

467

627

65–74

638

402

75–84

408

200

85+

203

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,511	16.1%
18 and over	7,849	83.9%
65 and over	2,478	26.5%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.4%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Black or African American 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,298	85.4%
Two or more races	677	7%
Hispanic or Latino	356	3.7%
Black or African American	177	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	92	0.9%
Other race	65	0.7%
Asian	51	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.0%	48.7%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	26.1%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	19.7%	15.3%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.5%	3.4%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$80,504

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 23.9%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$220,900
Median rent / month	$1,369
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	32.0%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	0.1%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	93.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,302	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	145	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	653	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	987	24.1%
Households with children under 18	877	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,777	43.5%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	11.4%
Married	61.4%	58.9%
Separated	0.7%	1.4%
Widowed	4.8%	10.2%
Divorced	9.3%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 19.5%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 17.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	37.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	1.3%
Kindergarten	131	7.6%
Elementary school	542	31.3%
High school	246	14.2%
College / grad school	788	45.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Public administration 10.9%

Construction 9.2%

Professional & management 9.1%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Retail trade 6.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.4%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 4.3%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.6%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.2%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,070	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,731	93.3%
Spanish	72	0.8%
Other Indo-European	32	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	40	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,083	97.0%
Born in same state	9,002	96.2%
Born in different state	2,878	30.7%
Foreign born	81	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	277	3.0%
Not a US citizen	206	74.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,672	17.9%
Italian	1,545	16.5%
Arab	800	8.5%
German	290	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	135	1.4%
English	121	1.3%
Dutch	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39525

What city is ZIP code 39525 in?

ZIP code 39525 is primarily assigned to Diamondhead, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39525 in?

ZIP code 39525 falls within Hancock County, Mississippi.

Does ZIP code 39525 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 39525 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 39525 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 39525 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39525 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 39525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 39525 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 39525 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 39525 in?

ZIP code 39525 observes the CST timezone.