City

Nettleton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Itawamba County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,279Population
💰$60,852Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$109,200Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.4%Black: 24.9%Other: 0.7%Race
White74.4%
Black24.9%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,324 (38.4%)
Some College658 (19.1%)
Associates509 (14.8%)
Bachelors588 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree287 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 17.1%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College19.1%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors17.1%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,852 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$109,200 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$893/mo
Total Housing Units3,048
Vacant Units847

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Nettleton, MS

Nettleton is a city in Mississippi, located in Itawamba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,279 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Nettleton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,852 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nettleton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $893 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nettleton is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nettleton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38858 6,279 $60,852 $109,200 $893 3.2% 25.4% 75.1%