City

Kiln, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Mississippi

👥7,583Population
💰$71,742Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$140,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
13%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty26.7% ▲ 167% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,536 (35.6%)
Some College726 (16.8%)
Associates1,120 (26%)
Bachelors483 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree430 (10%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 26%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates26.0%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90%Renter: 10%Tenure
Owner90.0%
Renter10.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,742 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$140,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units3,222
Vacant Units531

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
53%
About Kiln, MS

Kiln is a city in Mississippi, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,583 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Kiln is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,742 is near the national average. Approximately 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kiln is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kiln is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kiln
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39556 7,583 $71,742 $140,600 $1,125 2.4% 21.2% 90.0%