County

Yazoo County, MS

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥26,684Population
💰$39,469Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$125,602Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.2%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 57.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White35.2%
Hispanic5.9%
Black57.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma423 (2.8%)
HS Graduate5,618 (37.7%)
Some College2,834 (19%)
Associates2,674 (17.9%)
Bachelors963 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree2,396 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 19%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College19.0%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.1%Renter: 47%Tenure
Owner53.1%
Renter47.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,469 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$125,602 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units10,378
Vacant Units1,595

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Yazoo County, MS

Yazoo County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,684 residents. With a median age of 38.11, it is a middle-aged county.

Yazoo County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $39,469 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 25.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Yazoo County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $125,602 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $832.

The residents of Yazoo County are majority Black (57.39%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Yazoo County, MS is a lower-income area in Mississippi. The 7 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 Yazoo County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39039 Benton 2,218 $56,381 $150,600 $993 4.4% 30.5%
39040 Bentonia 3,643 $62,309 $200,400 $935 8.6% 26.0%
39179 Vaughan 904 $40,789 $978 0.0% 40.6%
39194 Yazoo City 19,699 $33,281 $108,400 $789 10.9% 19.7%