County

Stone County, MS

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥22,482Population
💰$60,875Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$158,483Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 16.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic3.4%
Black16.1%
Asian0.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma266 (2%)
HS Graduate4,459 (33.4%)
Some College2,034 (15.2%)
Associates2,445 (18.3%)
Bachelors2,175 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree1,977 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College15.2%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,875 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$158,482 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$801/mo
Total Housing Units9,052
Vacant Units1,002

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
61%
About Stone County, MS

Stone County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,482 residents. With a median age of 38.58, it is a middle-aged county.

Stone County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,874 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Stone County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $158,482 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $801. Homeownership rates are high at 80.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Stone County are primarily White (78.2%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Stone County, MS is a solidly middle-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 Stone County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39561 Mc Henry 2,224 $80,750 $186,700 2.9% 23.2%
39573 Perkinston 9,770 $69,011 $201,100 $740 10.5% 32.5%
39577 Wiggins 10,488 $49,081 $112,800 $858 8.0% 31.2%