City

Abbeville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,531Population
💰$50,568Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$219,800Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.8%Black: 39.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White57.8%
Black39.3%
Asian0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.2%)
HS Graduate582 (33.3%)
Some College395 (22.6%)
Associates231 (13.2%)
Bachelors146 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree371 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College22.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,568 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$219,800 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units1,154
Vacant Units329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Abbeville, MS

Abbeville is a city in Mississippi, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,531 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Abbeville is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,568 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Abbeville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abbeville is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.8%).

Abbeville, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Abbeville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38601 2,531 $50,568 $219,800 $750 2.2% 29.6% 78.8%