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City	Diamondhead
State	Mississippi (MS)
County	Hancock County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	30.382065
Longitude	-89.35022
Population	9,529
Density	363.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	39525
Area Code	228
County Seat	Bay St. Louis
School District	Hancock County School District

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About Diamondhead, Mississippi

Diamondhead is a locality in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,529. The population density is 363.9 people per km². Diamondhead is located at 30.3821°N, 89.3502°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Diamondhead is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39525.

Diamondhead occupies a distinctive stretch of land where the humid air carries the faint, salt-laden promise of the Gulf of Mexico just two miles away. It lies 6.3 miles north-northwest of Bay St. Louis, MS (from Bay St. Louis, MS: bearing 341°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Waveland. The landscape remains defined by the slow, meandering presence of Rotten Bayou, which winds its way through the local terrain with a quiet persistence. To the north, the land stretches out in a subtle, verdant expanse, while the nearby Jourdan River Coastal Preserve offers a protected sanctuary for the wilder elements of the region. Even the distant, hazy form of Great Sand Hill serves as a silent landmark for those who look toward the horizon. When the light hits the canopy of trees at dusk, the entire geography of Diamondhead seems to glow with a deep, mossy stillness.

Diamondhead emerged from a vision of planned development, transforming former timber tracts into a residential landscape that reflects the ambitions of the late twentieth century. The local economy relies heavily on the steady pulse of service industries and the movement of goods through the corridors that connect the coast to the interior. Residents often look toward the regional commerce centers for employment, though the neighborhood character remains rooted in the quiet stability of suburban life. While the industries here lack the clamor of heavy manufacturing, they provide a necessary support structure for the families who have established their lives among the pines. The history of Diamondhead is inscribed not in grand monuments, but in the deliberate growth of its streets and the resilience of its people against the unpredictable weather of the Gulf of Mexico.

Cultural life in Diamondhead finds its expression in the informal gatherings of neighbors and the shared appreciation for the slow, humid pace of the Southern seasons. The spirit of the place is best observed on quiet porches where the conversation turns to the simple rhythms of the day and the shifting tides of the nearby waters. While no singular, world-renowned celebrity claims this specific soil as their only origin, the people here carry a collective identity shaped by the unique intersection of marshland and modern infrastructure. Residents occasionally venture out toward Cameron Island for a sense of isolation, or they find recreation within the borders of the Jourdan River Coastal Preserve. Diamondhead maintains a character that is neither entirely rural nor fully urban, holding instead to a steady, unassuming poise that favors the long view of the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jourdan River Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.5 mi, 160° S
Jourdan River Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 160° S
Wolf River Marsh Coastal Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.2 mi, 101° E
Wolf River Coastal Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 101° E
Larroux Park (Local Park) — 3.4 mi, 167° S
Commagere Park (Local Park) — 4.9 mi, 173° S
Hawk at War Memorial Park (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 124° SE
Pass Christian Hurricane Camille Memorial (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 124° SE
Pass Christian Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 124° SE
Buccaneer State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 202° S
Lance Lumpkin Stadium (Stadium) — 12.2 mi, 098° E
World’s “Largest Rocker” (Attraction) — 13.6 mi, 069° E
Ship Island Excursions (Attraction) — 15.6 mi, 095° E
Gulf Islands National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 15.7 mi, 132° SE · 213k acres
De Soto National Forest (National Forest) — 15.7 mi, 088° E · 532k acres
TrainTastic (Museum) — 17.2 mi, 089° E
Acadiana Cinema (Cinema) — 21.2 mi, 302° NW
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.2 mi, 282° W · 73k acres
Mural at Katiecakes (Public Artwork) — 22.1 mi, 297° NW
Crackin Shells Dippin Tails (Attraction) — 22.3 mi, 297° NW
Mcdonald Funeral Home (Museum) — 22.3 mi, 297° NW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 22.6 mi, 297° NW
Auditorium (Theatre) — 22.6 mi, 297° NW
Carver Museum (Museum) — 23.0 mi, 297° NW
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.0 mi, 242° SW · 56k acres
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 24.6 mi, 282° W · 9,317 acres
Ship Island Light (Historic Ruins) — 25.7 mi, 117° SE
Slidell Museum (Museum) — 26.8 mi, 254° W
Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 27.4 mi, 088° E
Camp Salmen Lodge (Historic Ruins) — 29.0 mi, 258° W

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