39507 ZIP Code — Gulfport, MS

Harrison County, Mississippi

ZIP code 39507 is located in Gulfport, Mississippi, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 8.22 square miles and serves a population of 18,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 228.

About ZIP code 39507

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $52,158. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 39507 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,151

population

8.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

39507 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 39507

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39507. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gulfport	Acceptable
Gulfport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39501 Gulfport (2.5 mi) 39531 Biloxi (4.4 mi) 39532 Biloxi (7.9 mi) 39530 Biloxi (8.2 mi) 39560 Long Beach (8.8 mi) 39503 Gulfport (9 mi) 39571 Pass Christian (14.7 mi) 39574 Saucier (14.9 mi) 39564 Ocean Springs (16.3 mi) 39522 Stennis Space Center (18.5 mi) 39573 Perkinston (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,151
Population density	2,208 / sq mi
State FIPS	28
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	8.22 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	30.4007
Longitude	-89.0321
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	53.3%	51.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.9%	3.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,151

Population

2,208

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$52,158

Median household income

$31,929

Per capita income

$212,100

Median home value

$1,048

Median monthly rent

51.2%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

5,322

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

453

Under 5

477

525

5–9

553

566

10–14

596

437

15–19

460

733

20–24

770

1,481

25–34

1,558

1,223

35–44

1,285

930

45–54

977

468

55–59

492

572

60–64

601

744

65–74

783

460

75–84

483

255

85+

269

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,688	20.3%
18 and over	14,463	79.7%
65 and over	2,994	16.5%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.7%

Black or African American 24%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.6%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,370	66.7%
Black or African American	4,454	24%
Two or more races	876	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	396	2.1%
Asian	302	1.6%
Other race	139	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	51.0%	52.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.8%	28.4%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.3%	15.3%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.9%	3.4%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$52,158

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,100
Median rent / month	$1,048
Owner occupied	51.2%
Renter occupied	48.8%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	13.9%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	43.1%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.3%
Electricity	67.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,499	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,108	14.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,509	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,380	31.8%
Households with children under 18	2,215	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,340	31.2%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	25.6%
Married	37.8%	38.2%
Separated	1.5%	4.5%
Widowed	3.2%	11.7%
Divorced	15.5%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	93	2.3%
Kindergarten	472	11.9%
Elementary school	1,587	40.0%
High school	888	22.4%
College / grad school	929	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Construction 10.6%

Professional & management 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Public administration 7.5%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 36.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,995	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,221	94.9%
Spanish	681	4.0%
Other Indo-European	454	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	113	0.7%
Other languages	109	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,226	94.9%
Born in same state	17,109	94.3%
Born in different state	9,806	54.0%
Foreign born	117	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	925	5.1%
Not a US citizen	468	50.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,737	15.1%
Italian	1,922	10.6%
Arab	1,447	8%
English	149	0.8%
Polish	62	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	38	0.2%
German	20	0.1%
Dutch	8	0%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39507

What city is ZIP code 39507 in?

ZIP code 39507 is primarily assigned to Gulfport, Mississippi.

What county is ZIP code 39507 in?

ZIP code 39507 falls within Harrison County, Mississippi.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39507?

22% of residents in ZIP code 39507 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 39507 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 39507 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 39507 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 39507 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 39507?

ZIP code 39507 has an estimated population of 18,151 residents, with a density of 2,208 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 39507 in?

ZIP code 39507 observes the CST timezone.