City

Ocean Springs, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Jackson County  ·  Mississippi

👥42,295Population
💰$77,300Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$220,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 9.8%Asian: 3.6%Other: 3.6%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic8.2%
Black9.8%
Asian3.6%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma219 (0.8%)
HS Graduate4,180 (14.7%)
Some College3,538 (12.4%)
Associates4,862 (17.1%)
Bachelors4,155 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree11,468 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 14.7%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad14.7%
Some College12.4%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,300 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$220,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,314/mo
Total Housing Units18,908
Vacant Units783

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Ocean Springs, MS

Ocean Springs is a city in Mississippi, located in Jackson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 42,295 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Ocean Springs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,300 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,314 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean Springs is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.32%).

Ocean Springs, MS offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Ocean Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39564 42,295 $77,300 $220,000 $1,314 6.2% 55.0% 71.2%

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