City

Diamondhead, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Mississippi

👥9,338Population
💰$86,208Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$236,700Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓53.0%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic7.6%
Black2.1%
Asian0.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads53.0% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma131 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,140 (16.8%)
Some College838 (12.4%)
Associates1,072 (15.8%)
Bachelors852 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree2,738 (40.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 16.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad16.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,208 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$236,700 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,571/mo
Total Housing Units4,538
Vacant Units333

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
54%
About Diamondhead, MS

Diamondhead is a city in Mississippi, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,338 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Diamondhead is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,208 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Diamondhead is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,571 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Diamondhead is well-educated. 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.29%).

Diamondhead, MS offers residents above-average earning potential within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Diamondhead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39525 9,338 $86,208 $236,700 $1,571 2.1% 53.0% 89.3%