Biloxi, MS: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Biloxi, MS is a small incorporated city located in Harrison County in the state of Mississippi. Our data estimates 46,212 residents, places it at 30.442°N, 88.951°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Biloxi, MS?

What is the population of Biloxi, MS?

Biloxi has an estimated population of 46,212. That makes it the 6th largest of 361 places in Mississippi, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the 2nd largest of 9 places in Harrison County. The typical place in Mississippi has about 1,164 residents, so Biloxi is roughly 39.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Mississippi with a similar population include Pascagoula (48,869), Tupelo (45,466), Olive Branch (38,924), Oxford (38,310), Meridian (36,686). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Biloxi differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Biloxi?

Biloxi has about 1,075 people per square mile (415 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Mississippi, it is denser than about 85% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Biloxi use?

Biloxi uses 6 ZIP codes: 39531, 39530, 39532, 39534, 39533, 39535. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Biloxi in?

Biloxi is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Quincy, FL, about 260 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Biloxi located in Mississippi?

Biloxi lies in the southeastern part of Mississippi, at 30.442° north latitude and 88.951° west longitude. The state capital, Jackson, is about 149 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Tillmans Corner, AL, roughly 45 miles to the east, which shows how near Biloxi is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Gulfport, MS, 7 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Biloxi, MS?

The closest listed place to Biloxi is D'Iberville, MS, 3.6 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 3 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Biloxi in?

Biloxi is in Harrison County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 28047. The county contains 9 places in our data, 5 of which have their own page here and 4 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Gulfport (220,987), Long Beach (16,023), D'Iberville (14,012), Pass Christian (6,307), Lyman (2,347). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Biloxi from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Biloxi is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 350 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,733 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Biloxi?

No. In our data, Biloxi in Harrison County, Mississippi is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Biloxi?

If you are weighing Biloxi, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.