City

Marion, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lauderdale County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,888Population
💰$57,292Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂27.5Median Age
🏠$189,800Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.5% Female 58.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.8%Hispanic: 17.4%Black: 60.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White20.8%
Hispanic17.4%
Black60.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
30%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1%)
HS Graduate258 (26.2%)
Some College101 (10.3%)
Associates254 (25.8%)
Bachelors131 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree231 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College10.3%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,292 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$189,800 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,091/mo
Total Housing Units688
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Marion, MS

Marion is a city in Mississippi, located in Lauderdale County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,888 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.5 years.

Economically, Marion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,292 is below the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,091 per month.

The population of Marion is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (60.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39342 1,888 $57,292 $189,800 $1,091 6.1% 36.8% 56.5%