Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,487 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,310 (24.2%) |
| Some College | 13,126 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 15,688 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 10,960 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22,221 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,810 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,675 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,112/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,757 |
| Vacant Units | 5,435 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jackson County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 131,651 residents. With a median age of 39.96, it is a middle-aged county.
Jackson County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,810 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Jackson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,675 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,112. Homeownership rates are high at 73.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jackson County are majority White (65.36%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jackson County, MS is a solidly middle-class area in Mississippi. The 13 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39553 | Gautier | 17,644 | $63,091 | $154,900 | $1,070 | 4.0% | 34.1% |
| 39562 | Moss Point | 17,142 | $55,602 | $158,100 | $976 | 12.4% | 25.3% |
| 39563 | Moss Point | 12,023 | $46,672 | $107,800 | $1,039 | 11.7% | 27.0% |
| 39564 | Ocean Springs | 42,295 | $77,300 | $220,000 | $1,314 | 6.2% | 55.0% |
| 39567 | Pascagoula | 10,300 | $50,792 | $136,500 | $917 | 5.9% | 37.6% |
| 39581 | Pascagoula | 11,519 | $37,571 | $125,000 | $892 | 12.1% | 29.7% |
| 39565 | Vancleave | 20,692 | $87,417 | $204,500 | $1,112 | 4.8% | 35.9% |