City

Magee, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Simpson County  ·  Mississippi

👥8,927Population
💰$46,399Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$119,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.5%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 28.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White67.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Black28.5%
Asian0.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma284 (5.6%)
HS Graduate1,482 (29.1%)
Some College887 (17.4%)
Associates1,008 (19.8%)
Bachelors563 (11%)
Graduate Degree876 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.6%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS5.6%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College17.4%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,399 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$119,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$794/mo
Total Housing Units4,049
Vacant Units756

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Magee, MS

Magee is a city in Mississippi, located in Simpson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,927 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Magee is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,399 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Magee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $794 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Magee is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Magee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39111 8,927 $46,399 $119,200 $794 4.0% 28.2% 70.4%