ZIP Code 39520 -- Diamondhead, MS

Hancock | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
15,561
Unknown
Median Income
$62,176
Home Value
$225,600
Median Rent
$1,127
Median Age
50.20
Diversity Index
38.80
Low
Cost of Living
85.9
below average
Unemployment
7.8%

About ZIP Code 39520

ZIP code 39520 in Diamondhead, Mississippi is a unknown area with a population of 15,561. The median household income is $62,176, which is This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $225,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.6x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 85.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 50.20 years. Approximately 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Hancock, MS.

Population & Age

Total Population
15,561
Median Age
50.20
Male Population
7,314
47.0%
Female Population
8,247
53.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
38.80 Low
White
80.1%
Black or African American
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.8%
Other Race
1.8%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,176
Mean Household Income
$107,159
Per Capita Income
$45,585
Below Poverty Line
16.5%

This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$225,600
Median Rent
$1,127
Total Housing Units
8,994
Occupied Units
7,213
Vacant Units
1,781
19.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1998
Owner Occupied
75.0%
Renter Occupied
25.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.6x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 75.0% Renter 25.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 12.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
7,563
Employment Rate
92.2%
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
68.3%
Carpool
11.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
16.9%

Cost of Living Index

85.9
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 39520 is 14.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Diamondhead

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
39525 9,338 $87,407 $259,600

Other ZIP Codes in Hancock

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
39525 Diamondhead 9,338 $87,407
39576 Waveland 6,387 $70,217
39556 Kiln 6,041 $60,739
39572 Pearlington 1,321 $44,786

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 39520

ZIP code 39520 (Diamondhead, MS) has a total population of 15,561 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 50.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 39520 is $62,176 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 39520 is primarily located in Diamondhead, Mississippi (MS). It falls within Hancock County.

The median home value in ZIP code 39520 is $225,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,127.

The median age in ZIP code 39520 is 50.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 39520 has a cost of living index of 85.91 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 39520, 30.80% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 12.84% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 39520 is 7.77%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 16.86% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.