City

Macon, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Noxubee County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,929Population
💰$43,326Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$88,900Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.6%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 76.4%Asian: 0%Other: 0.2%Race
White22.6%
Hispanic0.3%
Black76.4%
Asian0.0%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty25.2% ▲ 152% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma102 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,713 (44.5%)
Some College492 (12.8%)
Associates553 (14.4%)
Bachelors345 (9%)
Graduate Degree641 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad44.5%
Some College12.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,326 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$88,900 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$595/mo
Total Housing Units2,988
Vacant Units445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Macon, MS

Macon is a city in Mississippi, located in Noxubee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,929 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Macon is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,326 is below the national average. Approximately 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Macon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $595 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Macon is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (76.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Macon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39341 6,929 $43,326 $88,900 $595 7.5% 25.6% 75.3%