City

Crystal Springs, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Copiah County  ·  Mississippi

👥12,065Population
💰$49,191Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$117,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.6%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 55.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White39.6%
Hispanic3.6%
Black55.3%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma124 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,170 (28.5%)
Some College978 (12.9%)
Associates1,438 (18.9%)
Bachelors1,327 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree1,571 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College12.9%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76%Renter: 24%Tenure
Owner76.0%
Renter24.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,191 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$117,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units5,281
Vacant Units835

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Crystal Springs, MS

Crystal Springs is a city in Mississippi, located in Copiah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,065 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Crystal Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,191 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Crystal Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crystal Springs is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (55.26%).

Crystal Springs, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Crystal Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39059 12,065 $49,191 $117,700 $690 4.0% 38.1% 76.0%