Pascagoula Mississippi Map

About Pascagoula, Mississippi

Pascagoula is a locality in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 21,710. The population density is 547.7 people per km². Pascagoula is located at 30.3658°N, 88.5561°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39581.

Pascagoula unfurls along the Gulf Coast, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and pine, a humid embrace that clings to everything. It lies 19.7 miles east of Biloxi, MS (from Biloxi, MS: bearing 96°T), and is situated 3.6 miles east-south-east of Gautier. The landscape here is a low-lying, verdant tapestry, threaded with languid bayous and shimmering estuaries that spill into the vast, blue expanse of the Gulf. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, spread their moss-draped limbs like weary sentinels, their roots gripping the sandy soil against the insistent push of the tides. The light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, softening the edges of the industrial docks and the shimmering heat rising from the asphalt, transforming the ordinary into something almost ethereal. The story of Pascagoula is inextricably linked to the water, from its early days as a vital port and shipbuilding center, a legacy still evident in the massive structures that grace the skyline. For generations, the Pascagoula River and the shipbuilding industry have formed the bedrock of its economy, shaping the lives and livelihoods of its people. This coastal city has weathered hurricanes and economic shifts, its resilience a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of those who call it home. The rhythm of Pascagoula is one of ebb and flow, a constant negotiation with the elements and the demands of a working waterfront, a place where the echoes of maritime history are carried on the sea breeze.

About This Pascagoula Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pascagoula, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.365755, -88.556127. 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 Pascagoula and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Pascagoula includes the ZIP code (39567), telephone area code (228), county seat of Jackson County (Pascagoula), and school district assignment (Pascagoula-Gautier School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pascagoula is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.