City

Oak Vale, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Mississippi

👥798Population
💰$40,893Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$157,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.3% Female 32.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.1%Black: 74.7%Other: 1.3%Race
White24.1%
Black74.7%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
33%
45–64
18%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty25.3% ▲ 153% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate227 (39.3%)
Some College45 (7.8%)
Associates89 (15.4%)
Bachelors199 (34.5%)
Graduate Degree17 (2.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 34.5%Graduate: 2.9%Edu
HS Grad39.3%
Some College7.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors34.5%
Graduate2.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,893 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$157,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units372
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
61%
About Oak Vale, MS

Oak Vale is a city in Mississippi, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 798 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Oak Vale is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,893 is below the national average. Approximately 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Oak Vale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oak Vale is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (74.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Vale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39656 798 $40,893 $157,100 0.0% 37.4% 89.4%