County

Marion County, MS

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥25,019Population
💰$43,198Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$120,587Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 30.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black30.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
No HS Diploma370 (2.5%)
HS Graduate5,530 (37.5%)
Some College1,996 (13.5%)
Associates2,654 (18%)
Bachelors2,321 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,894 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,198 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$120,586 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units11,408
Vacant Units1,989

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Marion County, MS

Marion County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,019 residents. With a median age of 41.03, it is a middle-aged county.

Marion County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,197 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.0%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Marion County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $120,586 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $702. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Marion County are majority White (65.31%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Marion 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 Marion County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39429 Columbia 16,583 $42,953 $133,700 $585 5.3% 31.0%
39483 Foxworth 5,003 $42,589 $83,500 $920 20.5% 24.3%
39643 Kokomo 1,283 $45,774 $110,100 — 7.9% 32.3%
39478 Sandy Hook 2,150 $44,963 $112,000 $1,105 11.2% 18.7%

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