County

Scott County, MS

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥28,283Population
💰$47,785Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$110,295Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.4%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 32.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White48.4%
Hispanic14.9%
Black32.3%
Asian0.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma523 (3.5%)
HS Graduate4,898 (32.7%)
Some College2,416 (16.1%)
Associates3,424 (22.8%)
Bachelors1,563 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,172 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,785 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$110,294 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units11,846
Vacant Units2,015

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Scott County, MS

Scott County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,283 residents. With a median age of 37.09, it is a relatively young county.

Scott County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,785 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Scott County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $110,294 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $810. Homeownership rates are high at 72.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Scott County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.4%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Scott 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 Scott County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39074 Forest 14,423 $46,890 $114,700 $795 5.3% 25.8%
39092 Lake 3,323 $38,281 — $449 5.7% 22.5%
39117 Morton 9,638 $53,291 $103,900 $957 2.4% 25.0%
39152 Pulaski 714 $38,000 — — 0.0% 17.9%
39359 Sebastopol 185 $39,231 $100,000 $813 0.0% 29.1%

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