City

Moss Point, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Jackson County  ·  Mississippi

👥29,165Population
💰$51,921Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$137,364Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊12.1%Unemployment▲ 147% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 33.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White60.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black33.6%
Asian0.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment12.1% ▲ 147% above avg
No HS Diploma584 (3.2%)
HS Graduate6,655 (36.4%)
Some College3,507 (19.2%)
Associates2,778 (15.2%)
Bachelors1,914 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,839 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College19.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,921 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$137,364 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,002/mo
Total Housing Units13,434
Vacant Units1,646

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
53%
About Moss Point, MS

Moss Point is a city in Mississippi, located in Jackson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 29,165 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.95 years.

Economically, Moss Point is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,920 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Moss Point is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,364, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,001 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moss Point is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.99%).

Moss Point, 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 Moss Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39562 17,142 $55,602 $158,100 $976 12.4% 25.3% 83.2%
39563 12,023 $46,672 $107,800 $1,039 11.7% 27.0% 75.5%