City

Bailey, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lauderdale County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,068Population
💰$85,804Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$185,800Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.7%Hispanic: 4%Black: 2.3%Other: 8%Race
White85.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Black2.3%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
36%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
33%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.49
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate294 (27.8%)
Some College213 (20.1%)
Associates172 (16.2%)
Bachelors89 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree291 (27.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
HS Grad27.8%
Some College20.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,804 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$185,800 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units631
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
64%
About Bailey, MS

Bailey is a city in Mississippi, located in Lauderdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,068 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Bailey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,804 is near the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bailey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bailey is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.69%).

Bailey, MS offers residents above-average earning potential within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Bailey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39320 2,068 $85,804 $185,800 0.7% 35.9% 89.5%