County

Greene County, MS

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥11,801Population
💰$52,053Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$99,308Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓21.4%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 135% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.3% Female 37.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.5%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 32.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White63.5%
Hispanic1.2%
Black32.5%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
31%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads21.4% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 135% above avg
No HS Diploma75 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,463 (36.8%)
Some College1,470 (21.9%)
Associates1,267 (18.9%)
Bachelors531 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree893 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College21.9%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,053 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$99,308 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units3,712
Vacant Units799

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Greene County, MS

Greene County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,801 residents. With a median age of 41.7, it is a middle-aged county.

Greene County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,052 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.5%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 16.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Greene County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $99,308 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $820. Homeownership rates are high at 75.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Greene County are majority White (63.49%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Greene County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 4 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 Greene County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39451 Leakesville 7,957 $51,685 $111,300 $836 7.5% 23.5%
39456 Mc Lain 720 $42,404 $128,300 $654 14.3% 21.6%
39461 Neely 302 $55,903 — — 0.0% 56.3%
39362 State Line 2,822 $55,139 $58,100 — 23.4% 11.9%

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