County

Union County, MS

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥26,492Population
💰$58,291Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$161,651Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 17%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic6.7%
Black17.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma480 (3.3%)
HS Graduate5,116 (35.1%)
Some College2,025 (13.9%)
Associates2,203 (15.1%)
Bachelors1,860 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree2,911 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad35.1%
Some College13.9%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,291 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$161,651 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units11,553
Vacant Units2,128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Union County, MS

Union County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,492 residents. With a median age of 37.68, it is a relatively young county.

Union County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,290 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Union County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $161,651 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $879. Homeownership rates are high at 74.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Union County are primarily White (75.66%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Union 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 Union County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38828 Blue Springs 4,532 $54,507 $144,500 $894 5.2% 26.5%
38627 Etta 1,348 $69,732 $137,500 — 4.3% 27.0%
38650 Myrtle 5,072 $70,794 $181,100 $748 0.2% 25.6%
38652 New Albany 15,540 $54,321 $162,400 $918 2.8% 37.2%

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