| ZIP Code | 39525 |
|---|---|
| City | Diamondhead |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Hancock County |
| Area Code | 228 |
| Elevation | 27 ft |
| Latitude | 30.381932 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.370784 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 28045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 5.3% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.0% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 131 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,140 (16.8%) |
| Some College | 838 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 1,072 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 852 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,738 (40.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,208 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,700 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,571/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,538 |
| Vacant Units | 333 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,538 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 333 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 39525 is located in Diamondhead, Mississippi, within Hancock County. With a population of 9,338, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.2 years. Economically, 39525 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,208 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 39525 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,571 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 39525 is primarily White (85.29%). Residents are well-educated — 53.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.3%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 39525 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 39525 in Diamondhead, MS is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,338 residents, a median household income of $86,208, and a median home value of $236,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Mississippi.