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Harrison County, Mississippi

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 93/100 · Grade A

ZipCheckup grade for Harrison County: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In Harrison County, where this site follows 17 ZIP codes, the composite grade sits in the upper band.

How Harrison County Compares

Harrison County93/100
Mississippi avg89/100
National avg73/100

How Harrison County Compares

A
County Grade
93/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
29
Water Systems

Harrison County scores 4 points above the Mississippi state average (89/100) and 20 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData

A
County Grade
93
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39530 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39532 (80/100)
$194K
Median Home Value
$463
Avg Remediation (0.24% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Harrison County, Mississippi

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.2 (asthma 9.6%, diabetes 14.1%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $4,779, largest modeled factor: Flood

36% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1987
Median Build Year
36%
Pre-1980 Housing
32/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
6%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,779

Flood $2,000/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,875/yr
Wildfire $1,147/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

97,273 housing units in Harrison County

Pre-1940 3%
1940–1959 8%
1960–1979 25%
1980–1999 26%
2000+ 38%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Harrison County

$194K
Median Home Value
$463
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Harrison County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Harrison County residents

Asthma 9.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.1% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Harrison County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Harrison County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

29 water systems mapped to Harrison County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Harrison County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

All ZIP Codes in Harrison County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Harrison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39530 Biloxi 100 A 0 $150K
2 39540 Diberville 100 A 0 $199K
3 39531 Biloxi 99 A 2 (1 health) $194K
4 39560 Long Beach 97 A 9 $211K
5 39503 Gulfport 94 A 18 (1 health) $193K
6 39571 Pass Christian 94 A 22 (2 health) $233K
7 39574 Saucier 94 A 16 (3 health) $192K
8 39507 Gulfport 93 A 18 (2 health) $221K
9 39501 Gulfport 85 A 22 (6 health) $115K
10 39534 Biloxi 83 B 0 —
11 39532 Biloxi 80 B 12 (2 health) $227K
12 39502 Gulfport — — —
13 39505 Gulfport — — —
14 39506 Gulfport — — —
15 39533 Biloxi — — —
16 39535 Biloxi — — —
17 39751 Mantee — — 8 $97K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Harrison County

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Overview

Harrison County in Mississippi covers 17 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (93/100) across 11 scored records.

9 of 12 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Harrison County?
Harrison County receives an average Home Safety grade of A from its scored ZIP records (17 ZIP codes tracked); this is a composite index, not a tap-water test.
How many water systems serve Harrison County?
We map 29 public water systems to 17 ZIP codes in our data for Harrison County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Harrison County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Harrison County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $4,779 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Harrison County?
The median home build year in Harrison County is 1987. 36% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Harrison County compare to Mississippi?
Harrison County has an average Home Safety Score of 93/100 under model 4.0.0, which is at or above the Mississippi state average of 89/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Harrison County, MS: HSS 93/100; 11 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/harrison/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-mississippi-harrison,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Harrison County, MS: HSS 93/100; 11 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/harrison/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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