Gulf Hills Mississippi Map
Gulf Hills, 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 Gulf Hills, Jackson County.
Interactive Map of Gulf Hills, Mississippi
| City | Gulf Hills |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Jackson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.430476 |
| Longitude | -88.842251 |
| Population | 8,451 |
| Density | 409.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Gulf Hills, Mississippi
Gulf Hills is a locality in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,451. The population density is 409.0 people per km². Gulf Hills is located at 30.4305°N, 88.8423°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39564.
Gulf Hills rises from the loamy earth of coastal Mississippi, a place where the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of pine needles and brackish water. It lies 3.5 miles north-east of Biloxi, MS (from Biloxi, MS: bearing 47°T), and is situated 1.6 miles north-north-west of Ocean Springs. Magnolias, heavy with bloom, spill their perfume onto the asphalt, their waxy petals a stark white against the deep green of the foliage. Live oaks, ancient and gnarled, cast long shadows that stretch and writhe in the afternoon sun, their branches draped with Spanish moss like forgotten lace. The land here is not flat, but gently swells and dips, a subtle topography that hints at hidden bayous and slow-moving creeks that snake their way towards the Gulf. The sky above is a vast, ever-changing canvas, from the blinding cerulean of midday to the bruised purples and oranges of a coming storm, a spectacle that lends a certain drama to the quiet unfolding of days. The history of Gulf Hills is bound to the ebb and flow of the waterways, its development intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the promise of the coast. Originally a fertile expanse known for its agriculture, the area later saw a surge in residential development, drawing people seeking a slower pace and proximity to the Gulf's allure. The local economy, while diverse, retains echoes of its past, with a continued reliance on the bounty of the sea and the surrounding forests. Small businesses dot the landscape, their storefronts often weathered by the salt air, offering a glimpse into the enduring spirit of this coastal enclave. The quiet hum of everyday life in Gulf Hills is punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the rustle of wind through the dense pines, a rhythm that has been shaped by generations of those who have called this place home.
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About This Gulf Hills Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Gulf Hills, 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 Gulf Hills and Jackson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Gulf Hills 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 Gulf Hills 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. |
