City

Collins, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Covington County  ·  Mississippi

👥8,626Population
💰$45,840Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$99,500Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.6%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 38%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White56.6%
Hispanic1.3%
Black38.0%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,774 (34%)
Some College737 (14.1%)
Associates1,136 (21.8%)
Bachelors648 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree893 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,840 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$99,500 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units4,068
Vacant Units650

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Collins, MS

Collins is a city in Mississippi, located in Covington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,626 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Collins is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,840 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Collins is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Collins is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Collins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39428 8,626 $45,840 $99,500 $642 5.4% 29.6% 76.7%