City

Ovett, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,240Population
💰$67,806Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$122,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 10.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic10.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.6%)
HS Graduate479 (23.3%)
Some College294 (14.3%)
Associates470 (22.8%)
Bachelors423 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree358 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 20.6%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors20.6%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,806 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$122,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units1,134
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
63%
About Ovett, MS

Ovett is a city in Mississippi, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,240 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Ovett is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,806 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ovett is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ovett is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ovett
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39464 3,240 $67,806 $122,700 $777 4.3% 38.0% 80.0%