39563, Moss Point, MS

Moss Point, Mississippi is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. The 39563 zip code covers a total area of 8.5 square miles and has a population of approximately 21,000 people. The median household income in the 39563 zip code is $41,500, and the median family income is $51,000. The average home value in the 39563 zip code is $121,000.

The 39563 zip code has a high rate of home equity ownership compared to other areas in the United States. In 2016, 68% of households in the 39563 zip code had at least one form of home equity (i.e., mortgage or loan equity). This compares to an average rate of 34% nationwide. Additionally, Moss Point has a higher than average rate of home prices relative to other areas in Mississippi. In 2016, the median home price was $121,000 compared to an average statewide price of $60,000. This indicates that homes in Moss Point are more expensive than homes across Mississippi as a whole.

Despite having a high rate of home equity and home prices relative to other areas in Mississippi, there are some challenges facing homeowners in Moss Point. One challenge is that interest rates have been low for many years now and this has made it difficult for homeowners to pay off their mortgages or loans over time. Additionally, there are limited opportunities for homeowners to sell their homes for a significant increase in value due to low demand and competition from other buyers within the area.