County ProfileMS
Jackson County
Population: 143,252 · 13 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
143,252
People
Median age
40.1
Housing
Total households
57,647
Income
Median household income
$66,201
Housing
Total housing units
63,558
Employment
Employment rate
55.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.5%
County details
Local time 02:15:43(CT)| Name | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 13total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard5 PO Box1 Unique |
| Area code | 228 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 30.4560045, -88.6251005 |
| Land area | 722.8 sq miles(1,872.1 km²) |
Map of Jackson county, Mississippi with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Jackson County
Compare the largest cities in Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 22,010 | $52,222 | 5ZIPs |
| Gautier | 19,024 | $61,926 | 1ZIPs |
| Ocean Springs | 18,429 | $79,712 | 2ZIPs |
| Moss Point | 12,147 | $44,296 | 2ZIPs |
| Vancleave | 5,592 | $70,313 | 1ZIPs |
| Escatawpa | 3,254 | $40,109 | 1ZIPs |
| Hurley | 1,557 | $133,216 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Jackson County
Review the most populated postal areas across Jackson County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39564 | Ocean Springs | $78,596 | 42,539 |
| 39565 | Vancleave | $87,739 | 19,972 |
| 39553 | Gautier | $57,460 | 17,032 |
| 39562 | Moss Point | $61,159 | 16,780 |
| 39563 | Moss Point | $44,243 | 12,300 |
| 39581 | Pascagoula | $37,927 | 11,512 |
| 39567 | Pascagoula | $62,254 | 10,280 |
| 39595 | Pascagoula | — | 92 |
| 39552 | Escatawpa | — | — |
| 39555 | Hurley | — | — |
| 39566 | Ocean Springs | — | — |
| 39568 | Pascagoula | — | — |
| 39569 | Pascagoula | — | — |
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