City

Newton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,571Population
💰$41,982Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$84,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 63.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White33.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black63.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,138 (36.9%)
Some College300 (9.7%)
Associates855 (27.7%)
Bachelors255 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree498 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 27.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College9.7%
Associates27.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,982 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$84,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units2,695
Vacant Units451

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Newton, MS

Newton is a city in Mississippi, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,571 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Newton is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,982 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Newton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newton is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39345 5,571 $41,982 $84,600 $715 2.3% 24.4% 69.1%