City

Bay Saint Louis, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hancock County  ·  Mississippi

👥15,471Population
💰$65,139Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$202,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 10.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black10.6%
Asian1.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma144 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,744 (25.1%)
Some College1,894 (17.3%)
Associates1,698 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,302 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree3,150 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College17.3%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,139 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$202,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units8,593
Vacant Units1,591

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Bay Saint Louis, MS

Bay Saint Louis is a city in Mississippi, located in Hancock County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,471 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Bay Saint Louis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,139 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bay Saint Louis is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bay Saint Louis is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.65%).

Bay Saint Louis, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bay Saint Louis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39520 15,471 $65,139 $202,600 $1,067 7.2% 40.7% 73.5%

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