City

Artesia, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lowndes County  ·  Mississippi

👥349Population
💰$19,200Median HH Income▼ 75% below avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$113,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.4% Female 59.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.4%Black: 94%Other: 2.6%Race
White3.4%
Black94.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty35.0% ▲ 250% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate108 (57.1%)
Some College5 (2.6%)
Associates42 (22.2%)
Bachelors19 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree15 (7.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 57.1%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 7.9%Edu
HS Grad57.1%
Some College2.6%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate7.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.3%Renter: 45.7%Tenure
Owner54.3%
Renter45.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$19,200 ▼ 75% below avg
Median Home Value$113,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$393/mo
Total Housing Units187
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
61%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Artesia, MS

Artesia is a city in Mississippi, located in Lowndes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 349 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Artesia is a lower-income community. The median household income of $19,200 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Artesia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $393 per month.

The population of Artesia is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (93.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Artesia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39736 349 $19,200 $113,700 $393 0.0% 18.0% 54.3%