The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39506 sells for about $216,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +11% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $923 a month.
ZIP 39506 — Gulfport
The Gulfport housing market is currently in a balanced state, characterized by stable pricing and moderate inventory levels. While year-over-year price growth has been observed, the market remains sensitive to interest rates and insurance costs, leading to a cautious outlook for buyers and investors.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking affordable coastal living with access to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 11.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
27% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.4% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 22.8% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 39506, Harrison County MS
The area faces significant wind and flood risks associated with Gulf Coast hurricane activity, which influences property insurance availability and premium costs.
Economic momentum is driven by the Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula metro area, with major employment anchors in gaming, tourism, and military/defense sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Harrison County; rates are determined by local millage levies applied to the assessed value of real property.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by U.S. Highway 49 and Interstate 10 connecting to regional employment hubs.
The area features proximity to Gulf Coast beaches, local parks, and various shopping and dining districts located along the Highway 49 corridor.
The rental market shows stable demand with a median rent of $923, reflecting a balanced environment for investors and tenants.
The economy is anchored by the tourism, gaming, and defense industries, supported by the Port of Gulfport and nearby military installations.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-10 and US-49 serving as the primary corridors for regional transit.
The Harrison County Tax Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to county and municipal tax levies, with potential additional assessments for utility and school district funding.
Property insurance markets in this region are sensitive to hurricane-related hazard exposure, often requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for Gulfport city/ZCTA area.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Public beach access along the Mississippi Sound.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.