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ZIP 39501

Part of Gulfport, MS
Pop. 22,565·Harrison County·31st most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,252/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$713
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ZIP 39501 · $1,252
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,024/yr
At $1,252/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHarrison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.7% YoY, +2.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39501 covers Gulfport, MS. The median rent here is $1,252/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($34,758/yr), ZIP 39501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39501 (Gulfport, MS) is $1,252. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39501's median rent of $1,252/mo is $713 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39501 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #31 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,252/mo.

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 $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,252/mo in ZIP 39501. The local median household income is $34,758/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39501?

Rent in ZIP 39501 has increased 23.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39501 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,252/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($34,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39501 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 39501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.3% of ZIP 39501 households are renters, while 39.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39501 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39501 compare to the rest of Gulfport?

ZIP 39501 is more affordable than Gulfport overall. At $1,252/mo, it's $234 below the Gulfport citywide median of $1,486/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,252/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 39501's median household income ($34,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39501 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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