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ZIP 39553

Part of Gautier, MS
Pop. 17,225·Jackson County·19th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,476/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$489
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ZIP 39553 · $1,476
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,700
Research median
$1,030/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
$17,712/yr
At $1,476/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39553 (Gautier, MS) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,225
Median income
$57,460
Median age
38.3
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
24.8%
21.1%
24%
13.9%
16.2%
Under 1824.8%
18–3421.1%
35–5424%
55–6413.9%
65+16.2%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
54.1%
29.4%
White54.1%
Black29.4%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian1.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
14.5%
20.6%
43.3%
21.6%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college43.3%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39553 in Gautier, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,555 → $57,460
up 16.0%
Population
17,786 → 17,225
down 3.2%
Renter share
26.5% → 28.4%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
23.4% → 21.6%
-1.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $57,460 today, compared with $49,555 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 17,786 to 17,225 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 28.4% of households rent today, against 26.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39553 covers Gautier, MS. The median rent here is $1,476/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($57,460/yr), ZIP 39553 ranks as moderate 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 39553?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39553 (Gautier, MS) is $1,476. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39553 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39553's median rent of $1,476/mo is $489 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39553 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39553 falls in the middle range for Mississippi, ranking #19 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,476/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39553?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,476/mo in ZIP 39553. The local median household income is $57,460/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39553?

Rent in ZIP 39553 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 39553 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39553 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,476/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($57,460/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39553 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39553 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 39553 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 39553 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 39553 compare to the rest of Gautier?

ZIP 39553 is pricier than Gautier as a whole. At $1,476/mo, it's $3 above the Gautier citywide median of $1,473/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39553 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39553 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,476/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 39553's median household income ($57,460/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39553 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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