City

Fayette, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,704Population
💰$33,914Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$74,400Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 90.6%Asian: 1.2%Other: 0.1%Race
White3.0%
Hispanic4.9%
Black90.6%
Asian1.2%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.36
Below Poverty25.5% ▲ 155% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma160 (6%)
HS Graduate1,025 (38.4%)
Some College313 (11.7%)
Associates555 (20.8%)
Bachelors116 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree498 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College11.7%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.6%Renter: 32.4%Tenure
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,914 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$74,400 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$440/mo
Total Housing Units1,908
Vacant Units632

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Fayette, MS

Fayette is a city in Mississippi, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,704 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Fayette is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,914 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fayette is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $440 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fayette is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (90.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fayette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39069 4,704 $33,914 $74,400 $440 5.1% 23.0% 67.6%