Moss Point
City in Jackson County, Mississippi

Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, with 12,147 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Helena, 4.6 miles N.
- 12,147residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 24.1 sq miland area · 62.5 km²
- 504 / sq mipopulation density
- 39563ZIP code
About Moss Point
Moss Point is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 12,147 in 2020, a decline from the figure of 13,704 in 2010. The Moss Point Historic District and several individual buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places' Jackson County listings.
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Living in Moss Point
- Median household income
- $44,296
- Median home value
- $110,100
- Median rent
- $1,075/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Moss Point had 12,147 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,147 |
|---|---|
| Density | 504 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moss Point at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,147 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.11 sq mi (62.5 km²) |
| Water area | 2.45 sq mi (6.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4259° N, 88.5326° W |
| ZIP code | 39563 |
| Official website | cityofmosspoint.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2849240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moss Point
- Helena4.6 mi N
- Pascagoula4.8 mi S
- Escatawpa4.9 mi N
- Gautier7.7 mi W
- Grand Bay, AL11.7 mi E
- Big Point11.7 mi N
- Vancleave11.8 mi NW
- Gulf Park Estates13.8 mi W
- Wade14.1 mi N
- Ocean Springs15.3 mi W
- Bayou La Batre, AL16.1 mi E
- Hurley16.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Moss Point
What county is Moss Point in?
Moss Point is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Moss Point, MS?
12,147 people lived in Moss Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moss Point, MS?
The ZIP code of Moss Point is 39563.
What is the elevation of Moss Point?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moss Point?
Helena (4.6 mi), Pascagoula (4.8 mi), Escatawpa (4.9 mi), Gautier (7.7 mi), Grand Bay (11.7 mi).
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