City

Lena, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Leake County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,640Population
💰$63,369Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$100,300Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 22.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 9.7%Race
White67.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black22.2%
Asian0.4%
Other9.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 33% below avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate719 (32.2%)
Some College374 (16.7%)
Associates480 (21.5%)
Bachelors380 (17%)
Graduate Degree268 (12%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 17%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors17.0%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,369 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$100,300 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$801/mo
Total Housing Units2,030
Vacant Units413

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Lena, MS

Lena is a city in Mississippi, located in Leake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,640 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Lena is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,369 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $801 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lena is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39094 3,640 $63,369 $100,300 $801 2.3% 29.0% 83.6%