ZIP Code · MS

ZIP 39501

Part of Gulfport, MS

Pop. 22,565·Harrison County·38th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi

Median rent (all units)

$1,125/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.7%

Month-over-Month

-5.6%

vs US Median

-$807

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 39501 · $1,125

More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$740

1 BR

$870

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,390

4 BR+

$1,530

Research median

$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Mississippi

Rent in ZIP 39501 changed +6.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($34,758) is $869 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($740); a 1-bedroom is $870.

Rank in Gulfport

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Gulfport.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 39501. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,500/yr

At $1,125/mo median

Location

CityGulfport

StateMS

CountyHarrison County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (up only 6.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,565

Median income

$34,758

Median age

38.3

Renters

60.3%

Age distribution

21.9%

24.3%

24.7%

13.3%

15.8%

Under 1821.9%

18–3424.3%

35–5424.7%

55–6413.3%

65+15.8%

Gender

45.2%

54.8%

Male45.2%

Female54.8%

Race & ethnicity

28.8%

59.4%

White28.8%

Black59.4%

Hispanic5.7%

Asian0.7%

Other5.5%

Education (25+)

20.7%

34.6%

31.2%

13.5%

No HS diploma20.7%

HS diploma34.6%

Some college31.2%

Bachelor's+13.5%

Housing tenure

39.7%

60.3%

Owner39.7%

Renter60.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39501 in Gulfport, MS has changed in 5 years

Income

$28,701 → $34,758

up 21.1%

Population

23,224 → 22,565

down 2.8%

Renter share

64.2% → 60.3%

-3.9 pts

Bachelor's+

13.4% → 13.5%

+0.1 pts

Median age

34 → 38.3

+4.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $28,701 to $34,758 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 23,224 to 22,565 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 60.3% of households rent today, against 64.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 39501 covers Gulfport, MS. The median rent here is $1,125/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($34,758/yr), ZIP 39501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,125/mo in ZIP 39501. The local median household income is $34,758/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39501?

Rent in ZIP 39501 has risen 6.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 39501 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39501 is one of the more affordable among Mississippi ZIP codes for rent, ranking #38 of 42 at $1,125/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 39501 changed +6.7%, against a typical +4.6% across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks.