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Harrison County, Mississippi

17 ZIP codes · Avg score 79/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Across all 17 ZIP codes in Harrison County, tap water consistently meets or exceeds federal safety standards.

How Harrison County Compares

Harrison County79/100
Mississippi avg81/100
National avg68/100

How Harrison County Compares

B
County Grade
79/100
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
28
Water Systems

Harrison County scores 2 points below the Mississippi state average (81/100) and 11 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
79
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39534 (93/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39532 (69/100)
$194K
Median Home Value
$2,481
Avg Remediation (128% 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%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,761, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.281% avg pipe failure probability

44.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2022–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Harrison County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2022
2 (2 health)
2024
33 (33 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 33 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

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
44.5%
Pre-1978 Housing
28%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,761

Flood $1,765/yr
Sea Level Rise $1,765/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
$2,481
Est. Remediation Cost
1.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Harrison County, representing a small fraction of property value.

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 with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Harrison County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Echcpud-tradition Subdivision 557 78
2 The Oaks Utilities 797 69
3 City of Gulfport 75,056 63
4 Riverbend Utilities Inc. 4,834 63
5 Naval Construction Battal Ctr 3,347 61

28 total water systems serve Harrison County.

All ZIP Codes in Harrison County

17 ZIP codes tracked in Harrison County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 39534 Biloxi 93 A 3
2 39535 Biloxi 93 A 3
3 39502 Gulfport 88 A 10 (2 health)
4 39505 Gulfport 88 A 10 (2 health)
5 39506 Gulfport 88 A 10 (2 health)
6 39533 Biloxi 84 B 3
7 39574 Saucier 84 B 3 (1 health) $192K
8 39540 Diberville 75 B 4 (2 health) $199K
9 39531 Biloxi 74 B 3 $194K
10 39571 Pass Christian 74 B 6 (1 health) $233K
11 39501 Gulfport 73 B 10 (2 health) $115K
12 39503 Gulfport 73 B 10 (2 health) $193K
13 39507 Gulfport 73 B 10 (2 health) $221K
14 39560 Long Beach 73 B 1 $211K
15 39751 Mantee 70 B 1 $97K
16 39530 Biloxi 69 C 3 $150K
17 39532 Biloxi 69 C 3 $227K

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Overview

Harrison County in Mississippi covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (79/100).

17 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations have been documented.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Harrison County?
Harrison County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 17 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Harrison County?
Harrison County is served by 28 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 17 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Harrison County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Harrison County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,761 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Harrison County?
The median home build year in Harrison County is 1987. 44.5% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Harrison County compare to Mississippi?
Harrison County has an average water safety score of 79/100, which is below the Mississippi state average of 81/100.

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