City

Amory, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Mississippi

👥12,417Population
💰$52,810Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$157,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.6%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 16.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White77.6%
Hispanic3.3%
Black16.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma163 (2.1%)
HS Graduate2,638 (34.1%)
Some College1,300 (16.8%)
Associates1,152 (14.9%)
Bachelors775 (10%)
Graduate Degree1,701 (22%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,810 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$157,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$757/mo
Total Housing Units5,840
Vacant Units914

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Amory, MS

Amory is a city in Mississippi, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,417 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Amory is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,810 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Amory is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $757 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amory is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Amory
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38821 12,417 $52,810 $157,600 $757 4.9% 32.0% 75.9%