City

Booneville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Prentiss County  ·  Mississippi

👥18,036Population
💰$52,015Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$121,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 9.9%Asian: 3.1%Other: 3%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black9.9%
Asian3.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty11.8% ▲ 18% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma122 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,740 (25.9%)
Some College1,814 (17.2%)
Associates1,700 (16.1%)
Bachelors1,796 (17%)
Graduate Degree2,396 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College17.2%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.8%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,015 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$121,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$629/mo
Total Housing Units7,916
Vacant Units1,088

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Booneville, MS

Booneville is a city in Mississippi, located in Prentiss County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,036 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Booneville is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,015 is below the national average. Approximately 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Booneville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $629 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Booneville is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Booneville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38829 18,036 $52,015 $121,800 $629 3.1% 39.7% 78.8%