County

Perry County, MS

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥13,547Population
💰$59,298Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$126,447Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 3%Black: 14.6%Asian: 9.9%Other: 2.3%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Black14.6%
Asian9.9%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma101 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,025 (34.9%)
Some College1,411 (16.3%)
Associates1,700 (19.6%)
Bachelors1,175 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,248 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 19.6%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College16.3%
Associates19.6%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,298 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$126,446 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$603/mo
Total Housing Units6,222
Vacant Units1,164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Perry County, MS

Perry County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,547 residents. With a median age of 39.99, it is a middle-aged county.

Perry County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,297 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Perry County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,446 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $603. Homeownership rates are high at 82.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Perry County are primarily White (81.59%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Perry County, MS is a solidly middle-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 Perry County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39423 Beaumont 2,687 $51,895 $93,500 $338 3.6% 15.2%
39462 New Augusta 1,284 $60,774 $165,600 — 5.4% 33.5%
39464 Ovett 3,240 $67,806 $122,700 $777 4.3% 38.0%
39476 Richton 6,336 $57,787 $134,400 $627 4.3% 28.1%

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