City

Bolton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hinds County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,568Population
💰$41,563Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 83.7%Other: 0.6%Race
White12.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black83.7%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma23 (1%)
HS Graduate691 (31.3%)
Some College292 (13.2%)
Associates487 (22.1%)
Bachelors308 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree407 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,563 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$705/mo
Total Housing Units1,523
Vacant Units137

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Bolton, MS

Bolton is a city in Mississippi, located in Hinds County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,568 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Bolton is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,563 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bolton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $705 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolton is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (83.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bolton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39041 3,568 $41,563 $167,000 $705 4.9% 32.4% 75.5%