City

Belzoni, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Humphreys County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,363Population
💰$34,157Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$84,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊17.3%Unemployment▲ 253% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 16.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 82.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White16.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Black82.5%
Asian0.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment17.3% ▲ 253% above avg
No HS Diploma151 (5.3%)
HS Graduate849 (30%)
Some College352 (12.5%)
Associates424 (15%)
Bachelors302 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree748 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,157 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$84,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units2,375
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Belzoni, MS

Belzoni is a city in Mississippi, located in Humphreys County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,363 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Belzoni is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,157 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Belzoni is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $632 per month.

The population of Belzoni is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (82.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belzoni
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39038 5,363 $34,157 $84,600 $632 17.3% 37.2% 56.5%