ZIP Code 39553

In ZIP code 39553, which covers Pascagoula, homes carry a median value of $165,600 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.71%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many coastal markets demand. Households here earn a median of $57,460, with per-capita income at $34,131, so property taxes claim a contained share of yearly earnings. A 7.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. The gap between home prices and local wages shapes how far a paycheck stretches for buyers weighing a move into this Gulf Coast community.