City

Leland, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,568Population
💰$47,176Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$109,700Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.3%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 54.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White39.3%
Hispanic3.6%
Black54.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma154 (4%)
HS Graduate915 (23.8%)
Some College505 (13.2%)
Associates764 (19.9%)
Bachelors586 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree916 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College13.2%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.8%Renter: 34.2%Tenure
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,176 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$109,700 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$668/mo
Total Housing Units3,130
Vacant Units380

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Leland, MS

Leland is a city in Mississippi, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,568 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Leland is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,176 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Leland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $668 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leland is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (54.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Leland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38756 6,568 $47,176 $109,700 $668 6.6% 39.1% 65.8%