City

Waveland, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,249Population
💰$60,368Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$216,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 12.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 6.1%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Black12.9%
Asian0.6%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,094 (26.2%)
Some College637 (15.3%)
Associates763 (18.3%)
Bachelors507 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,144 (27.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College15.3%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.5%Renter: 39.5%Tenure
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,368 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$216,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$722/mo
Total Housing Units3,488
Vacant Units581

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
61%
About Waveland, MS

Waveland is a city in Mississippi, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,249 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Waveland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,368 is below the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Waveland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $722 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waveland is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waveland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39576 6,249 $60,368 $216,200 $722 6.7% 39.6% 60.5%