Hancock County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 9 ZIP codes · 7 cities
9
ZIP codes
46,055
population (2021)
+4.8%
pop change since 2010
28045
FIPS code
Hancock County ZIP code map
About Hancock County
Hancock County is located in Mississippi and contains 9 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 46,055 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.8% from 43,929 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hancock County is 28045.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 46,055 |
| 2010 population | 43,929 |
| Change | +4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28045 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hancock County
ZIP codes for Hancock County, MS (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39520 | Bay Saint Louis | Hancock | View map |
| 39521 | Bay Saint Louis | Hancock | View map |
| 39522 | Stennis Space Center | Hancock | View map |
| 39525 | Diamondhead | Hancock | View map |
| 39529 | Stennis Space Center | Hancock | View map |
| 39556 | Kiln | Hancock | View map |
| 39558 | Lakeshore | Hancock | View map |
| 39572 | Pearlington | Hancock | View map |
| 39576 | Waveland | Hancock | View map |
Demographics & statistics
39,825
Population
46.1
Median age
$64,999
Median household income
$37,424
Per capita income
$177,500
Median home value
$868
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
16,666
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,053
Under 5
1,052
1,108
5–9
1,107
1,002
10–14
1,001
1,110
15–19
1,108
1,025
20–24
1,023
2,200
25–34
2,197
2,084
35–44
2,080
2,872
45–54
2,868
1,551
55–59
1,548
1,491
60–64
1,488
2,684
65–74
2,680
1,276
75–84
1,273
472
85+
472
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,687 | 17.2% |
| 18 and over | 32,138 | 82.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,857 | 24.3% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.8%
Black or African American
7.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,590 | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,102 | 7.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,172 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,248 | 3% |
| Other race | 414 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 323 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 224 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
14.7%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $64,999 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.6%
$50k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,500 |
| Median rent / month | $868 |
| Owner occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter occupied | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 14.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 38.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.8% |
| Electricity | 87.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,135 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,157 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,458 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,057 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,980 | 28.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,608 | 40.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Married | 53.8% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 18.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
11.7%
HS graduate
27.9%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 266 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 381 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,339 | 40.6% |
| High school | 1,729 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,047 | 26.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Retail trade
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Construction
12.0%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Professional & management
9.4%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
5.0%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
22.5%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
41.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.0% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,163 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.3% |
| Under 18 | 7.1% |
| 18–64 years | 17.6% |
| 65 and over | 40.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 37,720 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 284 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 68 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 170 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,877 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 38,533 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,859 | 45.8% |
| Foreign born | 344 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 948 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 611 | 58.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5,204 | 13.1% |
| French | 4,439 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 4,301 | 10.8% |
| German | 480 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 284 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 210 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 35 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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