City

Gore Springs, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Grenada County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,243Population
💰$61,368Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$99,100Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 33.5% Female 66.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.2%Black: 39.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White57.2%
Black39.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
0%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate497 (35.4%)
Some College361 (25.7%)
Associates208 (14.8%)
Bachelors206 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree128 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 25.7%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College25.7%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,368 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$99,100 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$871/mo
Total Housing Units905
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
25%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
54%
About Gore Springs, MS

Gore Springs is a city in Mississippi, located in Grenada County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,243 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Gore Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,368 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gore Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $871 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gore Springs is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gore Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38929 2,243 $61,368 $99,100 $871 2.1% 23.8% 70.9%