City

Guntown, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,874Population
💰$72,018Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$147,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 13.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black13.8%
Asian0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate916 (28%)
Some College398 (12.2%)
Associates691 (21.2%)
Bachelors386 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree876 (26.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 28%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
HS Grad28.0%
Some College12.2%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,018 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$147,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units2,245
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
61%
About Guntown, MS

Guntown is a city in Mississippi, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,874 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Guntown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,018 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Guntown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guntown is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guntown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38849 5,874 $72,018 $147,000 $938 2.4% 38.6% 81.6%