County

Marshall County, MS

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥38,073Population
💰$54,032Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$175,696Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.7%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 42.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.9%Race
White47.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Black42.9%
Asian0.2%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma716 (3.2%)
HS Graduate7,695 (34.3%)
Some College3,392 (15.1%)
Associates4,828 (21.5%)
Bachelors2,037 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree3,740 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College15.1%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,032 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$175,695 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$969/mo
Total Housing Units16,480
Vacant Units2,559

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Marshall County, MS

Marshall County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 38,073 residents. With a median age of 40.24, it is a middle-aged county.

Marshall County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,031 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Marshall County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,695 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $969. Homeownership rates are high at 78.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Marshall County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.7%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Marshall County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 8 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 Marshall County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38611 Byhalia 16,751 $54,198 $206,500 $1,185 4.5% 27.1%
38635 Holly Springs 15,312 $53,441 $158,800 $793 5.2% 25.3%
38642 Lamar 2,085 $58,857 $116,200 $639 2.4% 19.9%
38659 Potts Camp 2,117 $45,306 $83,200 $861 4.8% 28.6%
38661 Red Banks 1,808 $62,143 $210,300 — 4.8% 23.2%

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