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ZIP 39581

Pop. 11,390·Jackson County·36th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,104/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$861
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 39581 · $1,104
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$13,248/yr
At $1,104/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyJackson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39581 (Pascagoula, MS) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,390
Median income
$37,927
Median age
33.6
Renters
59.2%
Age distribution
26.2%
26.4%
22.1%
14.2%
Under 1826.2%
18–3426.4%
35–5422.1%
55–6411.2%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
38%
42.1%
15.9%
White38%
Black42.1%
Hispanic15.9%
Asian2.3%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
13.8%
27.7%
36%
22.5%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college36%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
40.8%
59.2%
Owner40.8%
Renter59.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39581 in Pascagoula, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,128 → $37,927
down 5.5%
Population
11,777 → 11,390
down 3.3%
Renter share
54% → 59.2%
+5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13.9% → 22.5%
+8.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $37,927 today, compared with $40,128 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 11,777 residents to roughly 11,390. Renters now make up 59.2% of households, compared with 54% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.5% of adults here, versus 13.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 39581 covers Pascagoula, MS. The median rent here is $1,104/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($37,927/yr), ZIP 39581 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39581?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39581 (Pascagoula, MS) is $1,104. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39581 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39581's median rent of $1,104/mo is $861 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39581 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39581 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #36 out of 39 ZIPs at $1,104/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39581?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,104/mo in ZIP 39581. The local median household income is $37,927/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39581?

Rent in ZIP 39581 has increased 16.0% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39581 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39581 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,104/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($37,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39581 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39581 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.2% of ZIP 39581 households are renters, while 40.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39581 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39581 compare to the rest of Pascagoula?

ZIP 39581 is more affordable than Pascagoula overall. At $1,104/mo, it's $62 below the Pascagoula citywide median of $1,166/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39581 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39581 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,104/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 39581's median household income ($37,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39581 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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