City

Mize, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Smith County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,552Population
💰$71,855Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$149,800Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.9%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
27%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma88 (5.8%)
HS Graduate545 (35.8%)
Some College147 (9.7%)
Associates212 (13.9%)
Bachelors269 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree261 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College9.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,855 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$149,800 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$894/mo
Total Housing Units939
Vacant Units159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Mize, MS

Mize is a city in Mississippi, located in Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,552 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Mize is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,855 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mize is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $894 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mize is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mize
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39116 2,552 $71,855 $149,800 $894 2.6% 34.8% 86.5%