City

Byhalia, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Mississippi

👥16,751Population
💰$54,198Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$206,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.4%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 26.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White61.4%
Hispanic8.6%
Black26.6%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma168 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,432 (36.3%)
Some College1,514 (16%)
Associates1,770 (18.7%)
Bachelors878 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,685 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 16%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College16.0%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,198 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$206,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,185/mo
Total Housing Units7,206
Vacant Units1,014

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
57%
About Byhalia, MS

Byhalia is a city in Mississippi, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,751 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Byhalia is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,198 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Byhalia is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,185 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Byhalia is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Byhalia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38611 16,751 $54,198 $206,500 $1,185 4.5% 27.1% 76.1%