Diamondhead
City in Hancock County, Mississippi
Diamondhead is a city in Hancock County, Mississippi, with 9,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is DeLisle, 4.4 miles E.
- 9,529residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 10.1 sq miland area · 26.2 km²
- 943 / sq mipopulation density
- 39525ZIP code
About Diamondhead
Diamondhead is a city in southeastern Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. The city is located just over 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the Gulfport−Biloxi Metropolitan Statistical Area. In February 2012, Diamondhead was officially incorporated as a city. In the 2020 USA decennial census, the city population was 9,529.
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Living in Diamondhead
- Median household income
- $87,407
- Median home value
- $259,600
- Median rent
- $1,571/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Diamondhead had 9,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 943 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Diamondhead at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.11 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4025° N, 89.3456° W |
| ZIP code | 39525 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2819100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Diamondhead
- DeLisle4.4 mi E
- Kiln5.1 mi W
- Bay St. Louis5.5 mi S
- Henderson Point7.1 mi SE
- Waveland7.9 mi S
- Pass Christian8.6 mi SE
- Long Beach11.4 mi E
- Lyman14.7 mi NE
- Gulfport16.5 mi E
- Pearlington18.7 mi SW
- Saucier19.3 mi NE
- Hide-A-Way Lake21.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Diamondhead
What county is Diamondhead in?
Diamondhead is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Diamondhead, MS?
9,529 people lived in Diamondhead at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Diamondhead, MS?
The ZIP code of Diamondhead is 39525.
What is the elevation of Diamondhead?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Diamondhead?
DeLisle (4.4 mi), Kiln (5.1 mi), Bay St. Louis (5.5 mi), Henderson Point (7.1 mi), Waveland (7.9 mi).
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