County

Winston County, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥16,413Population
💰$45,263Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$125,574Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 49%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White48.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black49.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty30.4% ▲ 204% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma164 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,784 (38.9%)
Some College1,032 (10.6%)
Associates1,736 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,008 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree2,015 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College10.6%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,263 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$125,574 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units7,588
Vacant Units934

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Winston County, MS

Winston County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,413 residents. With a median age of 43.21, it is a middle-aged county.

Winston County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,262 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 30.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Winston County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $125,574 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $656. Homeownership rates are high at 68.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Winston County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.0%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Winston County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 2 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 Winston County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39339 Louisville 14,583 $43,642 $129,800 $634 7.6% 31.7%
39346 Noxapater 1,830 $58,178 $91,900 $839 6.5% 27.1%

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