City

Baldwyn, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Mississippi

👥7,900Population
💰$46,753Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$94,300Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 19.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.7%Race
White69.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black19.8%
Asian1.4%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma97 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,431 (33.2%)
Some College801 (18.6%)
Associates782 (18.1%)
Bachelors550 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree650 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College18.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,753 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$94,300 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$598/mo
Total Housing Units3,642
Vacant Units639

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Baldwyn, MS

Baldwyn is a city in Mississippi, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,900 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Baldwyn is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,753 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Baldwyn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $598 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baldwyn is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Baldwyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38824 7,900 $46,753 $94,300 $598 4.3% 27.8% 81.5%