County

Wayne County, MS

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥15,569Population
💰$36,006Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$85,414Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 40.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White52.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black40.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma365 (4%)
HS Graduate3,553 (38.9%)
Some College1,345 (14.7%)
Associates1,152 (12.6%)
Bachelors994 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,736 (19%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College14.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,006 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$85,413 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$762/mo
Total Housing Units7,481
Vacant Units1,404

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Wayne County, MS

Wayne County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,569 residents. With a median age of 39.22, it is a middle-aged county.

Wayne County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $36,005 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.2%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 22.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Wayne County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $85,413 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $762. Homeownership rates are high at 87.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wayne County are majority White (52.56%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Wayne County, MS is a lower-income 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 Wayne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39322 Buckatunna 2,168 $27,667 $58,300 — 0.0% 10.5%
39367 Waynesboro 13,401 $37,355 $89,800 $762 9.5% 32.6%

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