County

Benton County, MS

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥5,507Population
💰$42,519Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$112,663Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.4%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 21.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White73.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Black21.7%
Asian1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma91 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,427 (42.6%)
Some College552 (16.5%)
Associates460 (13.7%)
Bachelors338 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree480 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College16.5%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,519 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$112,663 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units3,328
Vacant Units878

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Benton County, MS

Benton County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,507 residents. With a median age of 49.03, it is a mature county.

Benton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $42,519 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Benton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $112,663 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $625. Homeownership rates are high at 78.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Benton County are primarily White (73.4%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Benton County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Benton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38603 Ashland 2,602 $44,725 $127,800 $543 1.6% 28.0%
38633 Hickory Flat 2,091 $36,391 $108,800 $728 13.1% 21.3%
38647 Michigan City 814 $51,210 $74,200 — 0.0% 20.2%

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