City

Lambert, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Quitman County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,322Population
💰$28,362Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$69,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 79%Other: 2.5%Race
White17.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black79.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
32%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty41.0% ▲ 310% above avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma26 (3.7%)
HS Graduate227 (31.9%)
Some College44 (6.2%)
Associates151 (21.2%)
Bachelors170 (23.9%)
Graduate Degree94 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 23.9%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad31.9%
Some College6.2%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors23.9%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.3%Renter: 51.7%Tenure
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
58%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,362 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$69,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$604/mo
Total Housing Units792
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
51%
About Lambert, MS

Lambert is a city in Mississippi, located in Quitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,322 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Lambert is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,362 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lambert is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $69,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $604 per month.

The population of Lambert is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (78.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lambert
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38643 1,322 $28,362 $69,000 $604 5.3% 37.1% 48.3%