Biloxi city, MS

ZIP 39531 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Biloxi city, MS (39531)

Median Income

$54,599

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+650

Wealth inflow

Population

19,045

Unemployment

8.5%

4.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 650 for ZIP 39531 (Biloxi city, MS) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.5%+129% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-81% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.1%+12% vs US avg

445

Establishments

8,069

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Food services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction4.2%
Manufacturing4.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade11.5%
Transportation, utilities2.8%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
Professional, scientific, management6.5%
Education, health care, social28.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services22.0%
Other services5.5%
Public administration8.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 39531 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 12.7%, median income fell 0.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.1%.

Median Income

$54,599

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate