City

Mendenhall, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Simpson County  ·  Mississippi

👥10,553Population
💰$60,486Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$116,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 39.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White57.9%
Hispanic0.2%
Black39.4%
Asian0.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma98 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,217 (35.3%)
Some College686 (10.9%)
Associates1,022 (16.3%)
Bachelors781 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,473 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College10.9%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,486 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$116,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$846/mo
Total Housing Units4,538
Vacant Units752

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Mendenhall, MS

Mendenhall is a city in Mississippi, located in Simpson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,553 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Mendenhall is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,486 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mendenhall is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $846 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mendenhall is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (57.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mendenhall
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39114 10,553 $60,486 $116,100 $846 4.7% 35.9% 84.5%