City

Golden, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Itawamba County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,528Population
💰$48,629Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$88,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 3.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian0.1%
Other0.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (1%)
HS Graduate928 (45.9%)
Some College390 (19.3%)
Associates155 (7.7%)
Bachelors178 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree351 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College19.3%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,629 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$88,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units1,556
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Walked
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
52%
About Golden, MS

Golden is a city in Mississippi, located in Itawamba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,528 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Golden is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,629 is below the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Golden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Golden is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Golden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38847 3,528 $48,629 $88,500 $770 1.4% 26.2% 81.7%