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Gautier, MS — ZIP 39553

Population: 17,225 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39553 (Gautier, MS) is $186,155 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,480/month. 6 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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$186,155

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$186,155
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$187,990
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
$230,000
Median list price
$229,975
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+11.1%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
76
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,480/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
COLLEGE PARK ELEM, GAUTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GAUTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL, SINGING RIVER ACADEMY, GAUTIER HIGH 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, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Mississippi Phosphates Corporation (9.6 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)

Annual precipitation
68.2 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
186
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,978
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,112

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Colle Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
Memorial Hospital Biloxi, SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM, VA GULF COAST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+248 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
12.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,149
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,902
Average weekly wage
$1,125
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
503

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

How it compares

ZIP 39553State medianUS median
Median home value$186,155$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$230,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market26 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,480/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,149$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 39553?
$186,155.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39553?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39553?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39553?
Typical rent: $1,480/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39553?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 39553 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39553?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39553?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39553?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39553?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 39553 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39553?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39553?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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