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Diamondhead, MS — ZIP 39520

Population: 15,561 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39520 (Diamondhead, MS) is $243,004 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $433,250 after a median 688.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,506/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$243,004

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

688.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$243,004
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.0%
10-year appreciation
+71.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$260,229
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$433,250
Median list price
$459,000
Median price per sqft
$438
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
688.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
196
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
99 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,506/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST, HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST
Schools include
BAY HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Bay Waveland Middle School, SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bayou Bonfouca (18.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,263
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,129

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (41 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Turkey Bayou Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+145 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
21.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,546
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,245
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 39520State medianUS median
Median home value$243,004$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$433,250$224,950$325,000
Median days on market689 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,506/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,546$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39520?
$243,004.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39520?
$433,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39520?
Median days on market: 688.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39520?
Typical rent: $1,506/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39520?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado, wildfire.
Is ZIP 39520 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39520?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39520?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39520?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39520?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 39520 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39520?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39520?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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