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ZIP 39503

Part of Gulfport, MS
Pop. 55,059·Harrison County·9th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,667/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$298
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ZIP 39503 · $1,667
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$810
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,170/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
$20,004/yr
At $1,667/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHarrison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39503 (Gulfport, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,059
Median income
$62,641
Median age
38.3
Renters
29.3%
Age distribution
24.6%
21%
25.7%
12.6%
16.1%
Under 1824.6%
18–3421%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.6%
65+16.1%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
27.7%
White57.6%
Black27.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian2%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
29.5%
35.6%
26.1%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+26.1%
Housing tenure
70.7%
29.3%
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39503 in Gulfport, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,866 → $62,641
up 8.3%
Population
55,332 → 55,059
down 0.5%
Renter share
33.4% → 29.3%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24% → 26.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
35.2 → 38.3
+3.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 39503 in Gulfport, MS now reports about $62,641, up from $57,866 in 2021. About 29.3% of households rent today, against 33.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24% to 26.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39503 covers Gulfport, MS. The median rent here is $1,667/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($62,641/yr), ZIP 39503 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39503?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39503 (Gulfport, MS) is $1,667. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39503 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39503's median rent of $1,667/mo is $298 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39503 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39503 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #9 out of 38 ZIPs tracked at $1,667/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39503?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,667/mo in ZIP 39503. The local median household income is $62,641/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39503?

Rent in ZIP 39503 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39503 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39503 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,667/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($62,641/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39503 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39503 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.3% of ZIP 39503 households are renters, while 70.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39503 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39503 compare to the rest of Gulfport?

ZIP 39503 is pricier than Gulfport as a whole. At $1,667/mo, it's $181 above the Gulfport citywide median of $1,486/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39503 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39503 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,667/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 39503's median household income ($62,641/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39503 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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