Primary sources for Gulfport, MS
- Census Bureau profile of Gulfport, MS, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Gulfport, MS, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Gulfport, MS, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Gulfport, MS
Electricity rates in Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS ranks 2nd of 8 Mississippi cities for the share of mobile homes (4%). Gulfport, Mississippi has 72,533 residents in 28,420 households; 73.3% heat with electricity.
Gulfport on the map
Harrison County, with Gulfport marked
Outage risk around Gulfport
Gulfport, MS, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 63 wind and 22 tornado, 117.2 per 100,000 residents of 72,533. Top gust near Gulfport, MS: 66 knots, 76 mph. Damage near Gulfport, MS: $1.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Gulfport, MS
wind and tornado reports, Gulfport, MS
- 8'15
- 7'16
- 6'17
- 9'18
- 6'19
- 5'20
- 15'21
- 6'22
- 8'23
- 6'24
- 9'25
| Gulfport, MS | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS, 2015 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2016 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2017 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2018 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2019 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2020 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2021 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2022 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2024 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Gulfport, MS, 2025 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Facts about Gulfport
- Residents of Gulfport, MS, ACS 2023
- 72,5332 of 8 Mississippi cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Gulfport, MS
- $46,0445 of 8 of those cities
- Households in Gulfport, MS
- 28,4202.55 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Gulfport, MS
- 53.1%15,092 owners and 13,328 renter households
- Housing units in Gulfport, MS
- 33,1754,755 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Gulfport, MS
- 73.3%20,819 of 28,420 homes
- Land area of Gulfport, MS
- 55.6 sq mi1,304.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Gulfport, MS
- 4.1% to 4.4%at 1,156 kWh a month over the $46,044 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Gulfport, MS
- 85NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 117.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Gulfport, MS
- 198614,641 of 33,175 homes (44.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Gulfport, MS
- $167,100$1,030 gross rent a month, 7.40% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around Gulfport
Mississippi Power Co charged Gulfport homes 13.92 ¢/kWh in 2015. Gulfport: 14.47 ¢ in 2024, 4% up. Gulfport: against 19% up for the Mississippi average.
Gulfport: a 1,156 kWh month at that price. Gulfport: $161 in 2015, $167 in 2024. Gulfport: $2,008 a year, 4.4% of the $46,044 median income.
Gulfport: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Mississippi Power Co, Gulfport | Gulfport: Gap to Mississippi average | Gulfport: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, Gulfport | 13.92 | +2.65 | +1.27 |
| 2016, Gulfport | 12.68 | +2.21 | +0.13 |
| 2017, Gulfport | 13.24 | +2.16 | +0.35 |
| 2018, Gulfport | 12.92 | +1.80 | +0.05 |
| 2019, Gulfport | 13.40 | +2.13 | +0.39 |
| 2020, Gulfport | 13.01 | +1.84 | -0.14 |
| 2021, Gulfport | 13.66 | +2.10 | +0.00 |
| 2022, Gulfport | 14.03 | +1.62 | -1.01 |
| 2023, Gulfport | 14.47 | +1.24 | -1.53 |
| 2024, Gulfport | 14.47 | +1.08 | -2.01 |
Gulfport, MS: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a Gulfport, MS price.
CSVBill and heat pump calculator, Gulfport
Compare Gulfport with nearby cities
| City near Gulfport, MS | Distance from Gulfport | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS (this page) | 0 mi | 72,533 | $46,044 | 1986 | $167,100 | 85 | 5.2% |
| Biloxi, MS | 8.0 mi east | 49,011 (-23,522) | $55,958 (+$9,914) | 1990 (+4 yr) | $203,200 (+$36,100) | 76 (-9) | 5.8% (+0.6 pts) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 63.1 mi north | 48,507 (-24,026) | $44,140 (-$1,904) | 1980 (-6 yr) | $153,600 (-$13,500) | 210 (+125) | 4.5% (-0.7 pts) |
| Meridian, MS | 137.6 mi north | 34,466 (-38,067) | $34,657 (-$11,387) | 1970 (-16 yr) | $100,800 (-$66,300) | 173 (+88) | 4.1% (-1.1 pts) |
| Jackson, MS | 147.4 mi northwest | 149,827 (+77,294) | $43,238 (-$2,806) | 1969 (-17 yr) | $108,200 (-$58,900) | 403 (+318) | 8.1% (+2.9 pts) |
| Tupelo, MS | 266.8 mi north | 37,825 (-34,708) | $66,314 (+$20,270) | 1982 (-4 yr) | $201,300 (+$34,200) | 171 (+86) | 5.1% (-0.1 pts) |
Who supplies Gulfport
Harrison County lists 3 utilities for Gulfport, MS (72,533 residents): homes pay 13.46 to 14.47 cents per kWh, about $156 to $167 a month at 1,156 kWh, 4.1% to 4.4% of the $46,044 Gulfport median income. Harrison County page.
Housing and heating in Gulfport
Gulfport, MS: 14,641 of 33,175 homes were built before 1980 and 10,586 in 2000 or later. Gulfport, MS has 20,996 detached houses, 6,387 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,358 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Gulfport, MS
% of homes by decade built, Gulfport, MS
- 3pre-40
- 340s
- 850s
- 1560s
- 1670s
- 1080s
- 1490s
- 2000s
- 1110s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Gulfport, MS
| Gulfport, MS | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS, median year built | 1986 | 1993 | -7 years | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, built before 1980 | 44.1% | 35.0% | +9.2 points | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, built 2000 or later | 31.9% | 39.6% | -7.7 points | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, detached houses | 63.3% | 65.1% | -1.8 points | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.3% | 17.6% | +1.6 points | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, mobile homes | 4.1% | 7.6% | -3.5 points | 2 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, renter households | 46.9% | 39.4% | +7.5 points | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, median home value | $167,100 | $199,300 | -$32,200 | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, median gross rent a month | $1,030 | $1,074 | -$44 | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, people per household | 2.49 | 2.53 | -0.04 | 3 of 8 |
Cost of living with electricity in Gulfport
Gulfport, MS: 28,420 households at $1,677 a year per home for electricity (Harrison County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $47.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,864 a year per household.
| Group in Gulfport, MS | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Gulfport, MS median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS, all households | 28,420 | $1,677 | $47.7 million | 3.64% |
| Gulfport, MS, homeowners | 15,092 | $1,882 | $28.4 million | 4.09% |
| Gulfport, MS, renters | 13,328 | $1,373 | $18.3 million | 2.98% |
Who lives in Gulfport: income, cars, homes
In Gulfport, MS, 6,795 of 12,205 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 11,990 households moved in since 2018 and 4,771 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Gulfport, MS, 11,300 of 28,420 households earn under $35,000, 8,651 $35,000-$75,000, 6,180 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,289 $150,000 or more. 17,113 residents of Gulfport, MS live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.7. In Gulfport, MS, 2,293 households own no vehicle and 14,269 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Gulfport, MS homes: 20,605 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,176 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. Of 30,056 workers in Gulfport, MS, 1,564 work from home, 24,150 drive alone, 151 ride transit and 820 walk.
Household income in Gulfport, MS
| Gulfport, MS | Value | Rank in Mississippi (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS, households under $35,000 | 39.8% | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, households $150,000 or more | 8.1% | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, residents below poverty | 24.3% | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, median age | 36.7 | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 62.1% | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, households without a vehicle | 8.1% | 4 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, households with 2+ vehicles | 50.2% | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, workers at home | 5.2% | 5 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, cost-burdened renters | 55.7% | 3 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, moved in since 2018 | 42.2% | 3 of 8 |
| Gulfport, MS, moved in before 2000 | 16.8% | 3 of 8 |
Climate and electric heating around Gulfport
Gulfport is in Harrison County, MS. Gulfport: degree days are county values.
Gulfport: 1,694 heating degree days a year. Gulfport: 2,480 cooling degree days a year.
| Gulfport | County value |
|---|---|
| Gulfport, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 1,694 |
| Gulfport, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,461 |
| Gulfport, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 2,480 |
| Gulfport, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 2,717 |
| Gulfport, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 76.5% |
Gulfport: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on Gulfport
Gulfport, MS counts 72,533 residents in 28,420 households, on 55.6 square miles. Household income in Gulfport, MS is $46,044; 15,092 of its 28,420 households own. 20,819 of the 28,420 occupied homes in Gulfport, MS heat with electricity.
Gulfport, MS has 33,175 housing units, 4,755 of them vacant or seasonal. Gulfport, MS ranks 2nd of 8 Mississippi cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (73%). Gulfport, MS ranks 3rd of 8 Mississippi cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (55.7%).
Gulfport, MS ranks 4th of 8 Mississippi cities for the newest homes (median year built 1986).
ZIP codes in Gulfport
| ZIP area touching Gulfport, MS | Share of the ZIP's land inside Gulfport | Share of Gulfport's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 39503 (Gulfport, MS) | 29.5% | 60.7% |
| 39501 (Gulfport, MS) | 94.5% | 24.4% |
| 39507 (Gulfport, MS) | 99.5% | 14.7% |
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Questions on Gulfport
Gulfport: what is the electricity rate?
Gulfport, MS has no price of its own; its 72,533 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,156 kWh month costs $156 to $167.
Gulfport: how does it rank among Mississippi cities?
Gulfport, MS: rank 2 of 8 by its 72,533 residents, rank 5 of 8 by $46,044 median income.
Gulfport: how many homes heat with electricity?
Gulfport, MS: 20,819 of 28,420 occupied homes, 73.3%; Harrison County 76.5%.
Gulfport: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,156 kWh a month, 4.1% to 4.4% of the $46,044 median income in Gulfport, MS.
Gulfport: damaging storms reported nearby?
85 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of Gulfport, MS, 2015 to 2025, 117.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Gulfport?
Gulfport, MS: median home built 1986; 14,641 of 33,175 homes (44.1%) predate 1980, 20,996 are detached and 6,387 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Gulfport, MS renters struggle with rent?
6,795 of 12,205 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Gulfport, MS earn under $35,000?
11,300 of 28,420, against 2,289 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Gulfport, MS live below the poverty line?
17,113 residents.