City

Heidelberg, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jasper County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,497Population
💰$34,628Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.9%Black: 68.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2%Race
White24.9%
Black68.5%
Asian0.6%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty31.9% ▲ 219% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,240 (44.6%)
Some College277 (10%)
Associates429 (15.4%)
Bachelors414 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree399 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 10%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College10.0%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,628 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units2,336
Vacant Units415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Heidelberg, MS

Heidelberg is a city in Mississippi, located in Jasper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,497 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Heidelberg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,628 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Heidelberg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Heidelberg is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (68.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Heidelberg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39439 4,497 $34,628 $115,100 $844 1.9% 29.3% 86.3%