City

Hamilton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,731Population
💰$56,053Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$97,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 14.8%Asian: 2.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic3.6%
Black14.8%
Asian2.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma97 (5.7%)
HS Graduate692 (40.8%)
Some College156 (9.2%)
Associates265 (15.6%)
Bachelors187 (11%)
Graduate Degree298 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College9.2%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,053 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$97,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units1,482
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Hamilton, MS

Hamilton is a city in Mississippi, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,731 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Hamilton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,053 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamilton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamilton is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamilton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39746 2,731 $56,053 $97,500 $761 3.5% 28.6% 75.7%