City

Myrtle, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,072Population
💰$70,794Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$181,100Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Black: 15.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White84.1%
Black15.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,034 (38.9%)
Some College528 (19.9%)
Associates376 (14.2%)
Bachelors244 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree435 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College19.9%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,794 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$181,100 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units1,985
Vacant Units430

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Myrtle, MS

Myrtle is a city in Mississippi, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,072 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Myrtle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,794 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Myrtle is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Myrtle is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Myrtle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38650 5,072 $70,794 $181,100 $748 0.2% 25.6% 72.2%