City

Greenwood, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Leflore County  ·  Mississippi

👥23,326Population
💰$35,109Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$108,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.8%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 70.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White24.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Black70.3%
Asian0.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty30.4% ▲ 204% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma247 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,949 (31%)
Some College1,798 (14.1%)
Associates2,537 (19.9%)
Bachelors1,341 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree2,853 (22.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 22.4%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate22.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.1%Renter: 42.9%Tenure
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,109 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$108,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units10,608
Vacant Units1,976

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
54%
About Greenwood, MS

Greenwood is a city in Mississippi, located in Leflore County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,326 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Greenwood is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,109 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Greenwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month.

The population of Greenwood is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (70.26%).

Greenwood, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Greenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38930 23,326 $35,109 $108,000 $694 9.5% 33.0% 57.1%

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