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Lake, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Scott County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,323Population
💰$38,281Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.1%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 35.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 7.6%Race
White55.1%
Hispanic1.5%
Black35.6%
Asian0.1%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
34%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.7%)
HS Graduate845 (43.3%)
Some College310 (15.9%)
Associates344 (17.6%)
Bachelors192 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree248 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College15.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,281 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Rent$449/mo
Total Housing Units1,483
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
58%
About Lake, MS

Lake is a city in Mississippi, located in Scott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,323 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Lake is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,281 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The population of Lake is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39092 3,323 $38,281 — $449 5.7% 22.5% 88.9%

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