City

Jonestown, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Coahoma County  ·  Mississippi

👥519Population
💰$28,929Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$56,800Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 33.5% Female 66.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Black: 100%Race
Black100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty46.1% ▲ 361% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
HS Graduate59 (23.9%)
Some College36 (14.6%)
Associates67 (27.1%)
Bachelors61 (24.7%)
Graduate Degree24 (9.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 27.1%Bachelors: 24.7%Graduate: 9.7%Edu
HS Grad23.9%
Some College14.6%
Associates27.1%
Bachelors24.7%
Graduate9.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
54%
$100k–$150k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,929 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$56,800 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units243
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
40%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
51%
About Jonestown, MS

Jonestown is a city in Mississippi, located in Coahoma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 519 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Jonestown is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,929 is well below the national average. Approximately 46.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Jonestown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $608 per month.

The population of Jonestown is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jonestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38639 519 $28,929 $56,800 $608 8.1% 34.4% 59.7%