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Gulfport, MS — ZIP 39501

Population: 22,565 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) is $115,038 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,750 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,192/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$115,038

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$115,038
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
-10.8%
5-year appreciation
+4.0%
10-year appreciation
+66.4%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$131,124
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,750
Median list price
$165,000
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
-10.2%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
136
Sale-to-list ratio
93.8%
Active listings
116
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
88 days
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,192/mo
1-year rent change
-0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$844/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,525/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,723/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Gulfport School District, Harrison County School District
Schools include
Central Elementary, Gulfport Central Middle, West Elementary, 28th Street Elementary, NORTH GULFPORT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chemfax, Inc. (3.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
59.5°F
Annual precipitation
65.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
113
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,025
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,715

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+302 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
43.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,029
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,279
Average weekly wage
$887
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,294

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 39501State medianUS median
Median home value$115,038$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$125,750$224,950$325,000
Median days on market51 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,192/mo$1,414/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,029$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39501?
$115,038.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39501?
$125,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39501?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39501?
Typical rent: $1,192/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39501?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 39501 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39501?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39501?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39501?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemfax, Inc., 3.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 39501?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 39501 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39501?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39501?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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