Ocean Springs
City in Jackson County, Mississippi
Ocean Springs is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, with 18,429 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gulf Hills, 2.3 miles NW.
- 18,429residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 11.6 sq miland area · 29.9 km²
- 1,596 / sq mipopulation density
- 39564ZIP code
About Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Biloxi and west of Gautier. It is part of the Pascagoula metropolitan area. The population was 18,429 at the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 18,434 in 2010.
The town has a reputation as an arts community and is a popular tourist destination. The town was voted as a top 10 Happiest Seaside Town by Coastal Living in 2015 and was also voted as a top 10 Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today in 2022. Its historic and secluded down town area, with streets lined by live oak trees, is home to several art galleries, shops, restaurants, and bars.
Ocean Springs was the home town of the late Walter Inglis Anderson, a nationally renowned painter and muralist who drew inspiration from the natural coastal landscape and nearby barrier islands. The town hosts several festivals throughout the year, including its Peter Anderson Festival, one of the Southeast's premiere arts and crafts festivals.
Ocean Springs was severely damaged on August 29, 2005, by Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed many buildings along the shoreline, including the Ocean Springs Yacht Club, and the wooden replica of Fort Maurepas, and a local business owned by Luke Smith. Katrina's 28 ft (8.5 m) storm surge also destroyed the Biloxi Bay Bridge, which connected Biloxi to Ocean Springs. A new bridge was constructed and opened on November 1, 2007.
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Living in Ocean Springs
- Median household income
- $79,712
- Median home value
- $259,400
- Median rent
- $1,358/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Ocean Springs had 18,429 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,429 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,596 per sq mi (616 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean Springs at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,429 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.55 sq mi (29.9 km²) |
| Water area | 3.66 sq mi (9.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4027° N, 88.7886° W |
| ZIP code | 39564 |
| Official website | oceansprings-ms.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2853520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean Springs
- Gulf Hills2.3 mi NW
- Gulf Park Estates2.4 mi SE
- St. Martin5.0 mi NW
- Latimer6.8 mi NW
- D'Iberville7.0 mi NW
- Gautier7.7 mi E
- Biloxi8.9 mi W
- Vancleave12.0 mi NE
- Pascagoula14.2 mi E
- Moss Point15.3 mi E
- Escatawpa15.9 mi NE
- Gulfport16.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Springs
What county is Ocean Springs in?
Ocean Springs is in Jackson County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Ocean Springs, MS?
18,429 people lived in Ocean Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean Springs, MS?
The ZIP code of Ocean Springs is 39564.
What is the elevation of Ocean Springs?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocean Springs?
Gulf Hills (2.3 mi), Gulf Park Estates (2.4 mi), St. Martin (5.0 mi), Latimer (6.8 mi), D'Iberville (7.0 mi).
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