Discover the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Harrison County, Mississippi
Harrison County sits at the heart of Mississippi’s coastline. Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, and Pass Christian each hold their own identity, from fishing families and seafood markets to church steeples, casinos, shipyards, and beachfront neighborhoods that have been rebuilt time and again. Life here blends old traditions with new growth, shaped by the Sound, southern culture, and a strong sense of local pride.
This section explores the communities that form Mississippi’s central shore, places where history, resilience, and everyday coastal living come together.
Harrison County, MISSISSIPPI Coastal Community Profiles
Biloxi
Long Beach
Gulfport
Biloxi
Population: ~50,000
Type: Coastal City
Size: 25–75 sq miles
Waterfront: Mississippi Sound, Back Bay of Biloxi
Shoreline: Sound and bay frontage
Primary Industries: Tourism, casinos, military
Housing Mix: Single-family homes, condos
Zip Code 39530, 39531, 39532
Gulfport
Long Beach
Gulfport
Gulfport
Population: ~72,000
Type: Coastal City
Size: More than 75 sq miles
Waterfront: Gulf of Mexico
Shoreline: Gulf frontage
Primary Industries: Shipping, tourism, military, retail
Housing Mix: Single-family homes, apartments
Zip Code 39501, 30503, 39507
Long Beach
Long Beach
Pass Christian
Long Beach
Population: ~16,000
Type: Small Coastal Town
Size: 10–25 sq miles
Waterfront: Gulf of Mexico
Shoreline: Gulf frontage
Primary Industries: Residential, education, tourism
Housing Mix: Single-family homes
Zip Code 39560
Pass Christian
Pass Christian
Pass Christian, Mississippi
Population: ~6,000
Type: Small Coastal Town
Size: Less than 10 sq miles
Waterfront: Mississippi Sound, Bay St. Louis
Shoreline: Sound and bay frontage
Primary Industries: Tourism, boating, residential
Housing Mix: Beach homes, single-family homes
Zip Code 39571
D'Iberville
D'Iberville
D'Iberville, Mississippi
Population: ~13,000
Type: Growing Coastal Community
Size: 10–25 sq miles
Waterfront: Back Bay of Biloxi, Tchoutacabouffa River
Shoreline: Bay and river frontage
Primary Industries: Retail, tourism, hospitality
Housing Mix: Single-family homes, apartments
ZIP Code: 39540
Wool Market
D'Iberville
Wool Market, Mississippi
Population: ~6,000
Type: Rural Coastal Community
Size: More than 75 sq miles
Waterfront: Tchoutacabouffa River watershed
Shoreline: Inland with river and creek access
Primary Industries: Residential, agriculture, small business
Housing Mix: Single-family homes, with land
ZIP Code: 39532 (shared with Biloxi area)