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ZIP 39540

Pop. 13,203·Harrison County·20th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,450/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$515
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ZIP 39540 · $1,450
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,740
Research median
$1,230/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$17,400/yr
At $1,450/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyHarrison County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39540 (Diberville, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,203
Median income
$66,016
Median age
35
Renters
41%
Age distribution
28.5%
21.4%
27.8%
13.4%
Under 1828.5%
18–3421.4%
35–5427.8%
55–648.9%
65+13.4%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
61.7%
19.1%
White61.7%
Black19.1%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
34.1%
32.1%
25.9%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+25.9%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39540 in Diberville, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,594 → $66,016
up 28.0%
Population
12,736 → 13,203
up 3.7%
Renter share
48.3% → 41%
-7.3 pts
Bachelor's+
23.6% → 25.9%
+2.3 pts
Median age
36.5 → 35
-1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $66,016 today, compared with $51,594 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 12,736 to 13,203 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% change. About 41% of households rent today, against 48.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 23.6% to 25.9%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 39540 covers Diberville, MS. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($66,016/yr), ZIP 39540 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39540?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39540 (Diberville, MS) is $1,450. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39540 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39540's median rent of $1,450/mo is $515 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39540 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39540 falls in the middle range for Mississippi, ranking #20 out of 39 ZIPs at $1,450/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39540?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,450/mo in ZIP 39540. The local median household income is $66,016/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39540?

Rent in ZIP 39540 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 39540 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39540 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,450/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($66,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39540 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 39540 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 39540 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39540 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39540 compare to the rest of Diberville?

ZIP 39540 is pricier than Diberville as a whole. At $1,450/mo, it's $58 above the Diberville citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39540 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39540 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,450/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 39540's median household income ($66,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39540 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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