County ProfileMS
Hancock County
Population: 46,053 · 8 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
46,053
People
Median age
46.6
Housing
Total households
20,237
Income
Median household income
$67,708
Housing
Total housing units
23,715
Employment
Employment rate
54%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.7%
County details
Local time 03:27:09(CT)| Name | Hancock |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 8total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard1 PO Box2 Unique |
| Area code | 228 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 30.3916415, -89.4827905 |
| Land area | 474 sq miles(1,227.6 km²) |
Map of Hancock county, Mississippi with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Hancock County
Compare the largest cities in Hancock County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead | 9,529 | $87,407 | 1ZIPs |
| Bay Saint Louis | 9,284 | $67,442 | 2ZIPs |
| Waveland | 7,210 | $68,693 | 1ZIPs |
| Kiln | 2,224 | $71,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Pearlington | 1,153 | $44,507 | 1ZIPs |
| Stennis Space Center | — | — | 2ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Hancock County
Review the most populated postal areas across Hancock County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39520 | Bay Saint Louis | $62,176 | 14,963 |
| 39525 | Diamondhead | $87,407 | 9,537 |
| 39556 | Kiln | $60,739 | 7,403 |
| 39576 | Waveland | $70,217 | 6,526 |
| 39572 | Pearlington | $44,786 | 1,200 |
| 39521 | Bay Saint Louis | — | — |
| 39522 | Stennis Space Center | — | — |
| 39529 | Stennis Space Center | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS