City

Marks, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Quitman County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,571Population
💰$38,015Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$90,800Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 140% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.2%Black: 71.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.8%Race
White24.2%
Black71.2%
Asian0.4%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 140% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate517 (32.4%)
Some College145 (9.1%)
Associates380 (23.8%)
Bachelors204 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree341 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College9.1%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,015 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$90,800 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$597/mo
Total Housing Units1,255
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Marks, MS

Marks is a city in Mississippi, located in Quitman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,571 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Marks is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,015 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Marks is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $597 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marks is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (71.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38646 2,571 $38,015 $90,800 $597 11.7% 34.1% 70.0%