City

Long Beach, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Mississippi

👥18,505Population
💰$73,090Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$210,800Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 10%Asian: 1.9%Other: 4.5%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Black10.0%
Asian1.9%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma167 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,121 (25.9%)
Some College1,558 (12.9%)
Associates1,733 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,579 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree3,900 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,090 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$210,800 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,196/mo
Total Housing Units8,429
Vacant Units1,104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Long Beach, MS

Long Beach is a city in Mississippi, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,505 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Long Beach is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,090 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Long Beach is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,196 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Long Beach is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Long Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39560 18,505 $73,090 $210,800 $1,196 6.3% 45.4% 67.9%