The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39505 sells for about $250,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +11% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 73 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,086 a month.
ZIP 39505
The Gulfport housing market shows resilience with a 11% year-over-year price increase and a tight supply of 1.42 months. While inventory remains constrained, the market is currently favoring buyers due to moderate price growth and sufficient time on market. Overall, the region remains an affordable option compared to broader state trends.
This area is suitable for families and commuters seeking affordable housing options within the Gulfport metropolitan region.
Median prices moved up 11.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 73 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 22.8% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 39505, Harrison County MS
The area faces significant wind and flood risks typical of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area's tourism, gaming, and maritime industries.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Harrison County; rates vary by municipal and school district levies.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment hubs in Gulfport and Biloxi via US-49 and I-10.
The area offers proximity to Gulfport Beach, local parks, and various shopping and dining districts along the coast.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand with a median gross rent of $1,086.
The economy is anchored by tourism, gaming, and maritime logistics within the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with I-10 and US-49 serving as the main corridors for regional transit.
The Harrison County Tax Assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Harrison County school district and municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by high-risk coastal hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from American Community Survey 5-year estimates for Gulfport city.
A major coastal attraction serving the local community.
The historic home of Jefferson Davis located in the region.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 13.6% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $216,000 (-13.6% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.