City

Carriere, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pearl River County  ·  Mississippi

👥17,555Population
💰$71,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$202,200Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Black3.0%
Asian0.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma205 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,498 (30.2%)
Some College2,047 (17.7%)
Associates2,091 (18.1%)
Bachelors1,207 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,526 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College17.7%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$202,200 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units7,720
Vacant Units794

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Carriere, MS

Carriere is a city in Mississippi, located in Pearl River County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,555 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Carriere is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,000 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Carriere is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carriere is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carriere
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39426 17,555 $71,000 $202,200 $848 7.0% 32.3% 91.1%