City

Magnolia, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Mississippi

👥8,522Population
💰$34,142Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$83,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.4%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 47.7%Asian: 1%Other: 2%Race
White45.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black47.7%
Asian1.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty29.9% ▲ 199% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (3%)
HS Graduate1,969 (43.7%)
Some College617 (13.7%)
Associates569 (12.6%)
Bachelors672 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree541 (12%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College13.7%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,142 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$83,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$685/mo
Total Housing Units4,287
Vacant Units718

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Magnolia, MS

Magnolia is a city in Mississippi, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,522 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Magnolia is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,142 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Magnolia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $685 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Magnolia is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Magnolia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39652 8,522 $34,142 $83,900 $685 5.8% 27.0% 81.1%