City

Mount Olive, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Covington County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,199Population
💰$62,525Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$90,200Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.2% Female 61.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 50.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White46.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black50.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,009 (28.5%)
Some College416 (11.7%)
Associates861 (24.3%)
Bachelors487 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree749 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College11.7%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,525 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$90,200 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units2,579
Vacant Units470

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Mount Olive, MS

Mount Olive is a city in Mississippi, located in Covington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,199 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Mount Olive is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,525 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Olive is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $657 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Olive is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (50.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Olive
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39119 6,199 $62,525 $90,200 $657 5.3% 34.9% 78.5%