City

Grenada, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Grenada County  ·  Mississippi

👥17,887Population
💰$46,956Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$139,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49%Hispanic: 0%Black: 47.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White49.0%
Hispanic0.0%
Black47.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma225 (2.1%)
HS Graduate2,755 (25.2%)
Some College1,821 (16.7%)
Associates1,592 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,306 (12%)
Graduate Degree3,216 (29.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.6%Renter: 39.4%Tenure
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,956 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$139,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units8,831
Vacant Units1,468

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Grenada, MS

Grenada is a city in Mississippi, located in Grenada County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,887 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Grenada is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,956 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Grenada is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grenada is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%.

Grenada, 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 Grenada
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38901 17,887 $46,956 $139,400 $811 4.8% 41.4% 60.6%