City

Pascagoula, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  Jackson County  ·  Mississippi

👥21,855Population
💰$43,812Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂34.2Median Age
🏠$130,429Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.9%Hispanic: 14%Black: 37.3%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White44.9%
Hispanic14.0%
Black37.3%
Asian1.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma233 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,293 (26.3%)
Some College2,320 (18.5%)
Associates2,498 (19.9%)
Bachelors1,610 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree2,589 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College18.5%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.8%Renter: 48.2%Tenure
Owner51.8%
Renter48.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,812 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$130,428 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$904/mo
Total Housing Units10,213
Vacant Units1,530

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Pascagoula, MS

Pascagoula is a city in Mississippi, located in Jackson County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,855 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.16 years.

Economically, Pascagoula is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,812 is below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Pascagoula is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,428, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $903 per month.

The population of Pascagoula is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.9%.

Pascagoula, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pascagoula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39567 10,300 $50,792 $136,500 $917 5.9% 37.6% 64.4%
39581 11,519 $37,571 $125,000 $892 12.1% 29.7% 40.6%