City

Ashland, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,602Population
💰$44,725Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$127,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 24%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black24.0%
Asian1.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (2.3%)
HS Graduate621 (38.4%)
Some College279 (17.2%)
Associates227 (14%)
Bachelors190 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree264 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,725 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$127,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$543/mo
Total Housing Units1,781
Vacant Units652

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Ashland, MS

Ashland is a city in Mississippi, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,602 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Ashland is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,725 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ashland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $543 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashland is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38603 2,602 $44,725 $127,800 $543 1.6% 28.0% 91.1%