The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39531 sells for about $206,071, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,097 a month.
ZIP 39531 — Biloxi
The Gulfport housing market is currently balanced, characterized by stable home prices and moderate inventory levels. While demand remains steady, the market is not experiencing rapid appreciation, providing a neutral environment for both buyers and sellers.
This area is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local commuters seeking proximity to the Gulf Coast's employment and recreational amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 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 9.0% · poverty 16.2% — 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 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 39531, Harrison County MS
The area faces significant wind and flood risks associated with Gulf Coast hurricane activity, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by the Gulfport-Biloxi regional economy, anchored by gaming, tourism, and maritime logistics at the Port of Gulfport.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Harrison County, with rates determined by local millage levies for schools, city, and county services.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-10 and US-49 providing connectivity to major employment hubs in Gulfport and Biloxi.
The area offers proximity to Gulf Coast beaches, local parks, and various shopping and dining districts along the Mississippi Sound.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and modest growth, with a significant portion of the inventory serving the local workforce and tourism-related sectors.
The economy is anchored by the Port of Gulfport, the gaming and hospitality industry, and regional healthcare services.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-10 and US-49, facilitating regional transit.
Parcels are subject to Harrison County and local school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high exposure to hurricane and wind-related hazards.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public beach access along the Mississippi Sound.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.