Discover the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County is Mississippi’s eastern gateway to the Gulf, where industry and nature exist side by side. Shipyards, marshland, pine forests, and quiet neighborhoods form the backdrop of daily life in Pascagoula, Moss Point, Gautier, Ocean Springs, and the surrounding communities. The Pascagoula River, the “Singing River”, winds through the county, carrying stories, folklore, and wildlife all the way to the Sound.
This section takes you through communities shaped by river life, boatbuilding, artistic tradition, and the natural beauty of Mississippi’s coastal wetlands.
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Jackson County, Mississippi Coastal Community Profiles
Moss Point
Moss Point
Moss Point
Moss Point, Mississippi
Population: ~13,000
Type: Coastal City
Size: 10–25 sq miles
Waterfront: Pascagoula River
Shoreline: Riverfront
Primary Industries: Industry, logistics, forestry
Housing Mix: Single-family homes
Zip Code 39562
Pascagoula
Moss Point
Moss Point
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Population: ~22,000
Type: Coastal City
Size: 10–25 sq miles
Waterfront: Pascagoula River, Mississippi Sound
Shoreline: River and sound frontage
Primary Industries: Shipbuilding, industry, military
Housing Mix: Single-family homes, apartments
Zip Code 39567
Gautier
Moss Point
Ocean Springs
Gautier, Mississippi
Population: ~19,000
Type: Growing Coastal Community
Size: 10–25 sq miles
Waterfront: Pascagoula River, bayou
Shoreline: River and bayou frontage
Primary Industries: Residential, shipbuilding, military
Housing Mix: Single-family homes
Zip Code 39553
Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Population: ~18,000
Type: Small Coastal Town
Size: 10–25 sq miles
Waterfront: Mississippi Sound, bayou
Shoreline: Sound and bayou frontage
Primary Industries: Tourism, arts, retail
Housing Mix: Single-family homes, townhomes
Zip Code 39564
Escatawpa
Escatawpa
Escatawpa, Mississippi
Population: ~3,500
Type: Rural Coastal Community
Size: More than 75 sq miles
Waterfront: Escatawpa River, Pascagoula River
Shoreline: River frontage and surrounding wetlands
Primary Industries: Industry, forestry, fishing
Housing Mix: Single-family homes, with land
ZIP Code: 39552