County

Humphreys County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥7,694Population
💰$33,076Median HH Income▼ 57% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$88,380Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊14.6%Unemployment▲ 199% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.9%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 79.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.6%Race
White19.9%
Hispanic0.1%
Black79.2%
Asian0.2%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty27.4% ▲ 174% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment14.6% ▲ 199% above avg
No HS Diploma195 (4.6%)
HS Graduate1,329 (31.2%)
Some College525 (12.3%)
Associates674 (15.8%)
Bachelors586 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree950 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.9%Renter: 41.1%Tenure
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,076 ▼ 57% below avg
Median Home Value$88,379 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$644/mo
Total Housing Units3,559
Vacant Units520

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Humphreys County, MS

Humphreys County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,694 residents. With a median age of 38.21, it is a middle-aged county.

Humphreys County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $33,075 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 14.6%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 27.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Humphreys County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $88,379 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $644.

The residents of Humphreys County are primarily Black (79.2%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Humphreys County, MS is a lower-income area in Mississippi. The 5 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 Humphreys County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39038 Belzoni 5,363 $34,157 $84,600 $632 17.3% 37.2%
38754 Isola 1,268 $31,691 $87,700 $663 4.6% 29.5%
39097 Louise 501 $21,727 $114,100 $907 25.6% 13.8%
39115 Midnight 133 $16,493 $55,800 — 0.0% 87.7%
39166 Silver City 429 $42,042 $117,700 $436 2.9% 56.5%

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