City

Lawrence, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,306Population
💰$38,108Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$57,000Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Black: 32%Asian: 3.8%Race
White64.2%
Black32.0%
Asian3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
38%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate427 (46.2%)
Some College132 (14.3%)
Associates159 (17.2%)
Bachelors88 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree118 (12.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
HS Grad46.2%
Some College14.3%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,108 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$57,000 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units510
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
80%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
51%
About Lawrence, MS

Lawrence is a city in Mississippi, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,306 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Lawrence is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,108 is well below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lawrence is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $57,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lawrence is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lawrence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39336 1,306 $38,108 $57,000 $732 5.1% 22.3% 84.1%