Diamondhead Mississippi Map
Diamondhead, Mississippi — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Diamondhead, Hancock County.
Interactive Map of Diamondhead, Mississippi
| City | Diamondhead |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Hancock |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.394639 |
| Longitude | -89.363938 |
| Population | 9,338 |
| Density | 356.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Diamondhead, Mississippi
Diamondhead is a locality in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,338. The population density is 356.7 people per km². Diamondhead is located at 30.3946°N, 89.3639°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39525.
Diamondhead rises from the Mississippi coast, a landscape of manicured greens and shimmering waterways, where the Gulf breeze carries the scent of salt and pine. It lies 16.3 miles west of Gulfport, MS (from Gulfport, MS: bearing 277°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-west of Bay St. Louis. The terrain here is gently sloped, a subtle rise from the broader flatness of the coastal plain, giving way to a network of canals and bayous that snake through the developed areas and spill into the larger Pearl River estuary. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss, stand as ancient sentinels along the edges of meticulously kept fairways, their branches reaching out like arthritic fingers against the perpetually humid sky. Evenings here can be a spectacle of bruised purples and soft oranges as the sun dips low, casting long shadows that soften the architectural uniformity of the residential developments, imbuing the familiar with a fleeting, unexpected grace. The history of Diamondhead is intrinsically tied to its more recent development as a planned community, born from a vision of retirement and recreation that began in the latter half of the 20th century. Before its transformation, this land was part of the broader coastal ecosystem, influenced by the fishing and lumber industries that long sustained Hancock County. Today, the local economy thrives on tourism and the services that cater to its substantial retiree population, with golf courses and marinas serving as central hubs of activity. The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the intricate waterways means that water sports and fishing remain ingrained in the daily life, a quiet echo of earlier times, while the community's character is defined by a sense of order and a shared pursuit of leisure, a deliberate pace that feels both comforting and a little removed from the rougher edges of the world beyond its borders.
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About This Diamondhead Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Diamondhead, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Diamondhead and Hancock County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Diamondhead is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Diamondhead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
