City

New Albany, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Mississippi

👥15,540Population
💰$54,321Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$162,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.1%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 20.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White68.1%
Hispanic8.4%
Black20.4%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma361 (4.2%)
HS Graduate2,740 (31.7%)
Some College950 (11%)
Associates1,388 (16%)
Bachelors1,368 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree1,847 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 11%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College11.0%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,321 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$162,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$918/mo
Total Housing Units6,977
Vacant Units1,148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About New Albany, MS

New Albany is a city in Mississippi, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,540 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, New Albany is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,321 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Albany is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $918 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Albany is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38652 15,540 $54,321 $162,400 $918 2.8% 37.2% 71.1%