Zip code 39553: Gautier, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39553?

39553 is assigned to Gautier, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39553 in?

39553 is in Jackson County, Mississippi.

Q: What is the population of 39553?

About 17,225 people live in 39553, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39553?

The median household income in 39553 is $57,460.

Q: What zip codes are near 39553?

The closest zip codes to 39553 are 39552, 39568, 39569, 39567, 39563.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

17,225

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$166K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$994/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

28 sq mi

610 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39553

39553 is a suburban zip code in Gautier, Mississippi (Jackson County), covering 28 sq mi of land. About 17,225 people live here, or 610 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $57,460 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,600, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $994 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and sales.

How 39553 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate15.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%77th of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.492
86th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48299th of 393 in MS
Veterans9%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%65th of 405 in MS
Government workers20.1%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%158th of 405 in MS
Poverty rate17.7%
79th
U.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%236th of 398 in MS
Diversity index61.9
76th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.18th of 405 in MS
Residents under 1824.8%
73rd
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%146th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy10.2%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%320th of 397 in MS
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%187th of 405 in MS
Broadband access93.9%
65th
U.S. 91% · MS 84.1%33rd of 397 in MS
Rent-burdened renters54%
63rd
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%136th of 377 in MS
Homeownership rate71.6%
57th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%256th of 397 in MS
Residents 65 and older16.2%
47th
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%265th of 405 in MS
Median age38.3
45th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6244th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers8.7%
42nd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%198th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate4.1%
36th
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%237th of 405 in MS
Population density610/sq mi
35th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi38th of 405 in MS
Per capita income$34,131
31st
U.S. $44,673 · MS $31,54971st of 405 in MS
Average commute22.9 min
29th
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min288th of 393 in MS
Population17,225
26th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77952nd of 405 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher21.6%
25th
U.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%132nd of 403 in MS
Median gross rent$994
21st
U.S. $1,413 · MS $95464th of 319 in MS
Foreign-born residents3.5%
21st
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%56th of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$40,045
21st
U.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605172nd of 403 in MS
Median household income$57,460
17th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447137th of 376 in MS
Median home value$165,600
13th
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,80090th of 372 in MS
Work from home6.2%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%114th of 405 in MS
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%148th of 405 in MS

Measure	39553	Jackson	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.6%	11.5%	11%	8.4%	89th	77th of 403
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.492	0.463	0.482	0.483	86th	99th of 393
Veterans	9%	10.4%	6.8%	6.2%	85th	65th of 405
Government workers	20.1%	19.8%	18.5%	14.5%	85th	158th of 405
Poverty rate	17.7%	13.8%	18.9%	12.5%	79th	236th of 398
Diversity index	61.9	52	56.1	61.4	76th	8th of 405
Residents under 18	24.8%	22.9%	23.3%	22%	73rd	146th of 405
Housing vacancy	10.2%	9.3%	14.6%	10.1%	72nd	320th of 397
Healthcare workers	10.7%	10.1%	11.1%	9.7%	67th	187th of 405
Broadband access	93.9%	89.7%	84.1%	91%	65th	33rd of 397
Rent-burdened renters	54%	50.5%	51.3%	51.1%	63rd	136th of 377
Homeownership rate	71.6%	72.7%	70%	65.2%	57th	256th of 397
Residents 65 and older	16.2%	17.3%	17.2%	17.2%	47th	265th of 405
Median age	38.3	40.1	38.6	38.9	45th	244th of 405
Self-employed workers	8.7%	8.8%	9.4%	10%	42nd	198th of 405
Unemployment rate	4.1%	6.7%	5.8%	5.2%	36th	237th of 405
Population density	610/sq mi	201/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	35th	38th of 405
Per capita income	$34,131	$35,389	$31,549	$44,673	31st	71st of 405
Average commute	22.9 min	25.2 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	29th	288th of 393
Population	17,225	145,249	2,946,779	334,922,499	26th	52nd of 405
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.6%	26.7%	25.1%	35.7%	25th	132nd of 403
Median gross rent	$994	$1,101	$954	$1,413	21st	64th of 319
Foreign-born residents	3.5%	3.3%	2.4%	14.1%	21st	56th of 405
Median earnings per worker	$40,045	$42,904	$40,605	$49,666	21st	172nd of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,460	$66,201	$56,447	$80,734	17th	137th of 376
Median home value	$165,600	$193,100	$169,800	$332,700	13th	90th of 372
Work from home	6.2%	7.2%	5.9%	15.1%	12th	114th of 405
Tech workers	0.8%	2%	1.4%	3.8%	10th	148th of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

12%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.3

Under 18

24.8%

65 and over

16.2%

Race and ethnicity

White53%
Black29%
Hispanic10%
Asian2%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

61.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,662
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 68.2%
Married couples: 44.4%
Living alone: 27.7%
Veterans (of adults): 9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39553

$57,460

Jackson Co.

$66,201

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,131

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.492

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39553

$165,600

Jackson Co.

$193,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39553

$994

Jackson Co.

$1,101

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,422
Owner-occupied: 71.6%
Vacant: 10.2%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 39.9%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

33%

20–29

29%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Management

13%

Sales

12%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

11%

Production

Transportation and moving

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

0.8%

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

16%

Manufacturing

16%

Retail

13%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Construction

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Other services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.8%

Information

0.8%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$40,045

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39553	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,692	$74,888
Service	$14,536	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,297	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,547	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

21%

Some college

28%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
Households with broadband: 93.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76%
No internet access: 5%
Without health insurance: 15.6%
Limited-English households: 2.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Gautier
State: Mississippi
County: Jackson County
Center point: 30.4154° N, 88.6457° W
Land area: 28 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gautier87% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39553

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39552	Escatawpa, MS · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
39568	Pascagoula, MS · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
39569	Pascagoula, MS · PO box	6.3 mi	—	—	—
39567	Pascagoula, MS	6.5 mi	10,341	$62,254	$139,500
39563	Moss Point, MS	6.8 mi	11,897	$44,243	$110,300
39595	Pascagoula, MS	6.9 mi	39	—	—
39564	Ocean Springs, MS	7.5 mi	43,240	$78,596	$235,600
39581	Pascagoula, MS	10 mi	11,390	$37,927	$153,100
39566	Ocean Springs, MS · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
39562	Moss Point, MS	13 mi	16,677	$61,159	$168,900
39533	Biloxi, MS · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
39530	Biloxi, MS	15 mi	7,701	$41,117	$161,400

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Questions about 39553

What city is zip code 39553?

39553 is assigned to Gautier, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39553 in?

39553 is in Jackson County, Mississippi.

What is the population of 39553?

About 17,225 people live in 39553, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39553 in?

39553 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39553?

The median household income in 39553 is $57,460.

What zip codes are near 39553?

The closest zip codes to 39553 are 39552, 39568, 39569, 39567, 39563.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39553, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.