City

Lexington, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Holmes County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,652Population
💰$36,838Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$93,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.6%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 80.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White14.6%
Hispanic0.2%
Black80.1%
Asian0.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1%)
HS Graduate1,790 (42.4%)
Some College493 (11.7%)
Associates878 (20.8%)
Bachelors322 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree693 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College11.7%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,838 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$93,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$604/mo
Total Housing Units2,956
Vacant Units513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Lexington, MS

Lexington is a city in Mississippi, located in Holmes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,652 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Lexington is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,838 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lexington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $604 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lexington is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (80.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lexington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39095 6,652 $36,838 $93,400 $604 4.2% 24.1% 64.8%