County

Noxubee County, MS

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥10,198Population
💰$40,525Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$81,991Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 73.6%Asian: 0%Other: 0.3%Race
White25.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Black73.6%
Asian0.0%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma102 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,567 (45.6%)
Some College728 (12.9%)
Associates769 (13.7%)
Bachelors696 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree767 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,525 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$81,990 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units4,805
Vacant Units1,000

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Noxubee County, MS

Noxubee County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,198 residents. With a median age of 40.15, it is a middle-aged county.

Noxubee County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $40,525 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Noxubee County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $81,990 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $631. Homeownership rates are high at 76.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Noxubee County are primarily Black (73.61%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Noxubee County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 3 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 Noxubee County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39739 Brooksville 1,953 $38,464 $75,800 $910 9.8% 17.6%
39341 Macon 6,929 $43,326 $88,900 $595 7.5% 25.6%
39361 Shuqualak 1,316 $28,838 $54,800 $414 1.6% 41.1%