County

Lincoln County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥31,427Population
💰$46,425Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$123,173Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 31.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White66.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black31.1%
Asian0.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma189 (1%)
HS Graduate6,512 (34.1%)
Some College2,545 (13.3%)
Associates3,120 (16.3%)
Bachelors2,695 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree4,044 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College13.3%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,425 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$123,172 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$798/mo
Total Housing Units14,324
Vacant Units2,460

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Lincoln County, MS

Lincoln County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 31,427 residents. With a median age of 40.86, it is a middle-aged county.

Lincoln County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,424 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 22.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lincoln County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $123,172 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $797. Homeownership rates are high at 72.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are majority White (66.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Lincoln County, MS is a working-class 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 Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39629 Bogue Chitto 6,460 $58,208 $138,400 $800 2.5% 36.9%
39601 Brookhaven 23,748 $43,750 $121,000 $772 3.7% 36.1%
39662 Ruth 1,219 $36,087 $84,800 $1,284 19.2% 13.2%

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