City

Brandon, MS

3 ZIP codes  ·  Rankin County  ·  Mississippi

👥78,772Population
💰$91,028Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$257,552Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓53.5%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.1%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 18.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.1%Race
White76.1%
Hispanic2.2%
Black18.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads53.5% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma601 (1.2%)
HS Graduate8,192 (16.3%)
Some College5,160 (10.3%)
Associates9,481 (18.9%)
Bachelors6,051 (12%)
Graduate Degree20,752 (41.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 16.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 41.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad16.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate41.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.2%Renter: 14.8%Tenure
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,028 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$257,552 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,276/mo
Total Housing Units31,204
Vacant Units1,742

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About Brandon, MS

Brandon is a city in Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 78,772 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.07 years.

Economically, Brandon is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,028 is above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brandon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,552, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,276 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brandon is well-educated. 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.07%).

Brandon, MS offers residents above-average earning potential within Mississippi. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Brandon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39042 37,906 $88,780 $249,200 $1,045 3.4% 46.9% 85.2%
39047 40,866 $93,114 $265,300 $1,491 4.0% 59.7% 85.2%