City

Goodman, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Holmes County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,448Population
💰$16,719Median HH Income▼ 78% below avg
🎂21.1Median Age
🏠$99,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊20.4%Unemployment▲ 318% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 63.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White31.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Black63.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
9%
18–24
42%
25–44
13%
45–64
12%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty26.9% ▲ 169% above avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment20.4% ▲ 318% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (4%)
HS Graduate151 (33.9%)
Some College100 (22.5%)
Associates102 (22.9%)
Bachelors37 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree37 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 22.5%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College22.5%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 33.2%Renter: 66.8%Tenure
Owner33.2%
Renter66.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$16,719 ▼ 78% below avg
Median Home Value$99,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$372/mo
Total Housing Units475
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Goodman, MS

Goodman is a city in Mississippi, located in Holmes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,448 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.1 years.

Economically, Goodman is a lower-income community. The median household income of $16,719 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Goodman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $372 per month. At 33.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Goodman is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Goodman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39079 1,448 $16,719 $99,000 $372 20.4% 16.6% 33.2%