City

Michigan City, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Benton County  ·  Mississippi

👥814Population
💰$51,210Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$74,200Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.7%Hispanic: 11.3%Black: 66%Race
White22.7%
Hispanic11.3%
Black66.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
12%
45–64
37%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (10.3%)
HS Graduate196 (48.3%)
Some College35 (8.6%)
Associates51 (12.6%)
Bachelors43 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree39 (9.6%)

Education

No HS: 10.3%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
No HS10.3%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College8.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
68%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,210 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$74,200 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units382
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
45%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Michigan City, MS

Michigan City is a city in Mississippi, located in Benton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 814 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Michigan City is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,210 is below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Michigan City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Michigan City is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (65.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Michigan City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38647 814 $51,210 $74,200 0.0% 20.2% 69.8%