City

New Augusta, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,284Population
💰$60,774Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂22.3Median Age
🏠$165,600Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 12.9%Other: 2%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black12.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
19%
18–24
14%
25–44
12%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate84 (14%)
Some College106 (17.7%)
Associates204 (34%)
Bachelors105 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree96 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 14%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 34%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad14.0%
Some College17.7%
Associates34.0%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,774 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$165,600 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units614
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
73%
About New Augusta, MS

New Augusta is a city in Mississippi, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,284 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.3 years.

Economically, New Augusta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,774 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in New Augusta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Augusta is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Augusta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39462 1,284 $60,774 $165,600 5.4% 33.5% 80.6%