COUNTY REPORT MS

Harrison County, Mississippi

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

ZipCheckup grade for Harrison County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

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

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 Last verified:

A
County Grade
93
Avg Safety Score
17
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 39530 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 39532 (80/100)
$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: $4,814, driven primarily by flood

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
22 (22 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 22 violations. Past 5 years: 24 total (24 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
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 DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,814

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
$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 serving Harrison County

8 community water systems serving Harrison County.

Show all 8 water systems

29 total water systems serve Harrison County.

Systems with the most violations in Harrison County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

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 a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 17 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Harrison County?
Harrison County is served by 29 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 $4,814 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 Home Safety Score of 93/100 under model 4.0.0, which is 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
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Harrison County, MS: HSS 93/100; 11 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/mississippi/harrison/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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