City

Gautier, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Mississippi

👥17,644Population
💰$63,091Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$154,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.4%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 28.2%Asian: 1%Other: 2.6%Race
White55.4%
Hispanic12.2%
Black28.2%
Asian1.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma258 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,925 (26%)
Some College1,725 (15.3%)
Associates2,510 (22.3%)
Bachelors1,649 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree2,185 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College15.3%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,091 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$154,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,070/mo
Total Housing Units7,470
Vacant Units926

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
51%
About Gautier, MS

Gautier is a city in Mississippi, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,644 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Gautier is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,091 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Gautier is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,070 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gautier is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (55.41%).

Gautier, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Gautier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39553 17,644 $63,091 $154,900 $1,070 4.0% 34.1% 73.2%