City

Hazlehurst, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Copiah County  ·  Mississippi

👥8,497Population
💰$41,756Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$87,200Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 103% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.8%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 69.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White23.8%
Hispanic4.8%
Black69.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty28.8% ▲ 188% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 103% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,405 (28.1%)
Some College534 (10.7%)
Associates860 (17.2%)
Bachelors621 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,452 (29%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 29%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College10.7%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,756 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$87,200 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$562/mo
Total Housing Units4,320
Vacant Units1,152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Hazlehurst, MS

Hazlehurst is a city in Mississippi, located in Copiah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,497 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Hazlehurst is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,756 is below the national average. Approximately 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hazlehurst is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $562 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hazlehurst is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (69.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hazlehurst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39083 8,497 $41,756 $87,200 $562 9.9% 41.4% 67.3%