City

Gloster, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Amite County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,478Population
💰$37,051Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊11.5%Unemployment▲ 135% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 52.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.1%Race
White46.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black52.8%
Asian0.1%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment11.5% ▲ 135% above avg
No HS Diploma137 (6%)
HS Graduate960 (41.8%)
Some College274 (11.9%)
Associates408 (17.8%)
Bachelors290 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree225 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 6%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS6.0%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,051 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$574/mo
Total Housing Units2,034
Vacant Units416

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Gloster, MS

Gloster is a city in Mississippi, located in Amite County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,478 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Gloster is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,051 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gloster is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $574 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gloster is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gloster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39638 3,478 $37,051 $85,000 $574 11.5% 22.5% 81.6%