City

Marietta, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Prentiss County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,442Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$112,100Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 0.1%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
34%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.4%)
HS Graduate194 (19.4%)
Some College241 (24.1%)
Associates144 (14.4%)
Bachelors201 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree206 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 19.4%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad19.4%
Some College24.1%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$112,100 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units682
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Marietta, MS

Marietta is a city in Mississippi, located in Prentiss County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,442 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Marietta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Marietta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marietta is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marietta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38856 1,442 $71,250 $112,100 0.3% 40.7% 86.8%