ZIP Code 39501 Demographics & Data

All About Gulfport, MS (ZIP Code 39501)

Mississippi

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 39501

The ZIP Code 39501 is associated with the city of Gulfport in Mississippi in Harrison County in the U.S. The median household income is $27,782, while about 35% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 39501 has a median age of approximately 33.3 years, with 15.3% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Mississippi region, an estimated 81.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $16,059. The current population estimate is 23,600.

Population in 39501

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 39501 is 23,600.

Gulfport, MS

The 39501 ZIP Code is associated with Gulfport, MS in Harrison County.

Area Codes associated with 39501

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 39501 include 228.

Sunrise / Sunset in 39501

Sunrise: 6:27 am
Sunset: 4:57 pm
Sunrise in 39501 6:27 am
Sunrise in 39501 4:57 pm

Weather forecast for 39501

Today's forecast for 39501: Sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Current air quality in 39501

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 39501 Fair

Internet in 39501

About 76.1% of households in ZIP Code 39501 have a computer, while approximately 66.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 39501

Females make up an estimated 52.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 39501, while males comprise about 47.4%.

Health Insurance in 39501

Approximately 18.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 39501 (Gulfport, MS) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 39501

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 39501, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 6.0% of 39501 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 39501 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (56.1%), followed by White (42.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 39501

Industry Percent
White 42.5%
Black or African American 56.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 39501

The median household income in ZIP Code 39501 is $27,782, while the region's mean household income is $37,651. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,059. The per capita income in ZIP Code 39501 of $16,059 is approximately 34.1% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $24,369. An estimated 35.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately272.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.2% of the population in 39501 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.5% of 39501 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 39501

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 17.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 11.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 5.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 2.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.6%
$200,000 or more per year 0.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 39501

In ZIP Code 39501, 81.3% of the population graduated high school, while 14.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.2% in this Harrison County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 39501

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 33.2%
Some college, no degree 26.0%
Associate's degree 7.6%
Bachelor's degree 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree 4.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 39501

Residents of ZIP Code 39501 are younger than average. The median age of 33.3 years in ZIP Code 39501 is approximately 12.6% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.4% of the population in 39501 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 39501 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 39501

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 7.1%
10 to 14 years 6.7%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 8.6%
25 to 34 years 16.4%
35 to 44 years 12.0%
45 to 54 years 11.3%
55 to 59 years 6.2%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 7.5%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 1.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 39501

In ZIP Code 39501, 93.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Harrison County region.

Language Spoken in 39501

Language Spoken Percent
English only 93.2%
Spanish 4.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 39501

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 39501, an estimated 21.0% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Harrison County region.

Age of Housing in 39501

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 21.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 6.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 13.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 8.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 39501

In 39501, 59.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.1 minutes. Approximately 30.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 39501 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 17.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 39501 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 39501

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 5.8%
Manufacturing 4.7%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.3%
Information 0.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 30.3%
Other services, except public administration 7.3%
Public administration 6.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 39501 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 39501

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 39501 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 39501 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 39501 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 39501

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 81.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 39501

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 39501 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 39501 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.49 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.69% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes electricity rates in 39501 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 39501

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 39501 11.09¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh 5.59¢/kWh
Mississippi 13.01¢/kWh 11.94¢/kWh 6.99¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 39501

Month ZIP Code 39501 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.88 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.21 3 6.31
Mar 5.55 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.92 5.13 7.3
May 5.77 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.55 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.34 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.57 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.94 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.05 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.53 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.57 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes solar power levels in 39501 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 39501 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 39501, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 39501 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Harrison County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 39501

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 193
Credit reporting or credit repair services 176
Debt collection 47
Checking or savings account 14
Vehicle loan or lease 8
Other 23
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 39501

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 179
Incorrect information on your report 119
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 48
Attempts to collect debt not owed 26
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 14
Other 75
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 39501. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.