ZIP Code · MS

ZIP 39503

Part of Gulfport, MS

Pop. 55,059·Harrison County·13th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi

Median rent (all units)

$1,608/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$324

Reported rents

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ZIP 39503 · $1,608

More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 39503 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Mississippi

Rent in ZIP 39503 changed +4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,641) is $1,566 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,510); a 4-bedroom is $1,650.

Rank in Gulfport

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Gulfport.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 39560, 7 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,429/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 39503. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,296/yr

At $1,608/mo median

Location

CityGulfport

StateMS

CountyHarrison County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 39503 covers Gulfport, MS. The median rent here is $1,608/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($62,641/yr), ZIP 39503 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $64,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,608/mo in ZIP 39503. The local median household income is $62,641/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39503?

Rent in ZIP 39503 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 39503 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39503 is one of the pricier among Mississippi ZIP codes for rent, ranking #13 of 42 at $1,608/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 39503 changed +4.1%, against a typical +4.6% across the 30 Mississippi ZIP codes Zillow tracks.