City

Jayess, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,821Population
💰$62,505Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 28%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.7%Race
White68.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black28.0%
Asian0.4%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma73 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,384 (39.2%)
Some College638 (18.1%)
Associates472 (13.4%)
Bachelors572 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree390 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College18.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,505 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units2,660
Vacant Units435

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Jayess, MS

Jayess is a city in Mississippi, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,821 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Jayess is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,505 is below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Jayess is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jayess is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (68.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jayess
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39641 6,821 $62,505 $120,000 $931 7.8% 27.3% 82.7%