Diamondhead, MS 39525 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Diamondhead, MS—39525

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$244,000

1.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$86,200

20.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

23.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.6%

Median Rent

$1,650

6.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,100

1.7% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,650

5.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

0.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Diamondhead, MS

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Diamondhead, MS is $244,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Diamondhead, MS are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$244,000	1.4%
Single Family	$256,000	1.2%
Condos	$112,000	-5.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Diamondhead, MS

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Diamondhead, MS is $1,580, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Diamondhead, MS is studios: $900, 1-bedrooms: $1,220, 2-bedrooms: $1,580, 3-bedrooms: $1,980, 4-bedrooms: $2,200. The most common rental property sizes in Diamondhead, MS are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 40.7% and 39.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,650	$1,580
Studio Rent	$900	$900
1 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,220
2 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,580
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,980
4 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,200

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.4%

1 Bedroom

4.0%

2 Bedrooms

39.6%

3 Bedrooms

40.7%

4 Bedrooms

11.3%

Property Listings — Diamondhead, MS

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Diamondhead, MS is 80. This is a increase of 3.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$284,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	115	24.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.5%	24.0%
Days on Market	89	23.0%

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Demographics — Diamondhead, MS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Diamondhead, MS has a population of 9,340, which has increased by 14.6% over the past 5 years. Diamondhead, MS is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 40.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 15.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,340	14.6%
% Under 18	16.3%	-11.4%
% Seniors	28.1%	2.2%
% WFH	15.8%	267.4%
% w/ College Degree	40.1%	7.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Diamondhead, MS is a predominantly white area, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Diamondhead, MS is hispanic, making up 7.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.7% of the population in Diamondhead, MS, and this percentage has decreased by 10.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	85.3%	-7.4%
% Black	2.1%	31.2%
% Hispanic	7.6%	72.7%
% Asian	0.5%	150.0%
% Foreign Born	2.7%	-10.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Diamondhead, MS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 279 mortgage originations in Diamondhead, MS, of which 63.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 29.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Diamondhead, MS. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 20.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	279
% Conventional Loans	63.0%
% Government Loans	37.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	20.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Diamondhead, MS

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Diamondhead, MS under the Section 8 program is 1.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Diamondhead, MS, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2
Total Units Section 8	2
% Rentals under Section 8	1.3%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$70	$1,100	$1,030
2 Bedroom	-$360	$1,650	$1,290
3 Bedroom	-$130	$1,800	$1,670
4 Bedroom	-$420	$2,200	$1,780

Diamondhead, MS—39525

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Diamondhead, MS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Diamondhead, MS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Diamondhead, MS

Demographics — Diamondhead, MS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Diamondhead, MS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Diamondhead, MS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Diamondhead, MS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Diamondhead, MS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.7
Median Home Price	$244,000
Median Household Income	$86,200

Diamondhead, MS—39525

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Diamondhead, MS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Diamondhead, MS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Diamondhead, MS

Demographics — Diamondhead, MS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Diamondhead, MS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Diamondhead, MS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Diamondhead, MS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Diamondhead, MS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Kiln, MS

Waveland, MS

Pass Christian, MS

Bay Saint Louis, MS

Long Beach, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

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