Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.1% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,601 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,388 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 12,819 (12.7%) |
| Associates | 18,530 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 12,829 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 34,404 (34.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,653 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,421 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,185/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 63,459 |
| Vacant Units | 4,383 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rankin County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 156,946 residents. With a median age of 39.22, it is a middle-aged county.
Rankin County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,653 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Rankin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $222,421 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,184. Homeownership rates are high at 77.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rankin County are primarily White (71.69%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Rankin County, MS is a middle-income area in Mississippi. The 15 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39042 | Brandon | 37,906 | $88,780 | $249,200 | $1,045 | 3.4% | 46.9% |
| 39047 | Brandon | 40,866 | $93,114 | $265,300 | $1,491 | 4.0% | 59.7% |
| 39073 | Florence | 21,626 | $72,099 | $180,900 | $886 | 4.1% | 37.1% |
| 39232 | Flowood | 9,324 | $83,389 | $293,000 | $1,412 | 5.9% | 58.9% |
| 39208 | Pearl | 34,604 | $58,878 | $173,900 | $1,157 | 5.1% | 39.6% |
| 39145 | Pelahatchie | 5,094 | $61,502 | $172,200 | $863 | 1.8% | 35.8% |
| 39218 | Richland | 6,786 | $63,103 | $135,100 | $1,146 | 5.4% | 37.0% |