City

Byram, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hinds County  ·  Mississippi

👥14,161Population
💰$75,657Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$175,900Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓49.9%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.7%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 75.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.4%Race
White21.7%
Hispanic1.6%
Black75.2%
Asian0.9%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads49.9% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,947 (19.9%)
Some College1,350 (13.8%)
Associates1,584 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,699 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree3,197 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 19.9%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad19.9%
Some College13.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,657 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,900 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,339/mo
Total Housing Units6,197
Vacant Units527

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
58%
About Byram, MS

Byram is a city in Mississippi, located in Hinds County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,161 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Byram is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,657 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Byram is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,339 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Byram is well-educated. 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily Black (75.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Byram
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39272 14,161 $75,657 $175,900 $1,339 3.9% 49.9% 78.8%