City

Durant, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Holmes County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,653Population
💰$27,700Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$59,600Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓13.4%College Grads▼ 66% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.5%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 78.3%Other: 2%Race
White18.5%
Hispanic1.2%
Black78.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
14%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty31.7% ▲ 217% above avg
College Grads13.4% ▼ 66% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.7%)
HS Graduate627 (42.9%)
Some College190 (13%)
Associates439 (30%)
Bachelors47 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree148 (10.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 13%Associates: 30%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 10.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College13.0%
Associates30.0%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate10.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,700 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$59,600 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$493/mo
Total Housing Units1,439
Vacant Units395

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Durant, MS

Durant is a city in Mississippi, located in Holmes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,653 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Durant is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,700 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Durant is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $493 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Durant is less-educated. 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (78.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Durant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39063 2,653 $27,700 $59,600 $493 3.9% 13.4% 63.4%