City

Blue Springs, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,532Population
💰$54,507Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$144,500Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 1%Black: 12.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic1.0%
Black12.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma60 (2.7%)
HS Graduate934 (41.5%)
Some College326 (14.5%)
Associates335 (14.9%)
Bachelors146 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree452 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College14.5%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,507 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$144,500 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$894/mo
Total Housing Units1,839
Vacant Units391

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Blue Springs, MS

Blue Springs is a city in Mississippi, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,532 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Blue Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,507 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $894 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Springs is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blue Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38828 4,532 $54,507 $144,500 $894 5.2% 26.5% 80.7%