City

Florence, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rankin County  ·  Mississippi

👥21,626Population
💰$72,099Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$180,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.4%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 16.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White77.4%
Hispanic4.4%
Black16.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma394 (2.8%)
HS Graduate4,318 (30.8%)
Some College1,899 (13.6%)
Associates2,199 (15.7%)
Bachelors2,079 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree3,119 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.4%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,099 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$180,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$886/mo
Total Housing Units8,707
Vacant Units959

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Florence, MS

Florence is a city in Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,626 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Florence is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,099 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Florence is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $886 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Florence is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Florence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39073 21,626 $72,099 $180,900 $886 4.1% 37.1% 85.6%