City

Oxford, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lafayette County  ·  Mississippi

👥45,377Population
💰$64,423Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$275,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓58.4%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.9%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 24.3%Asian: 2.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White67.9%
Hispanic3.6%
Black24.3%
Asian2.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
17%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads58.4% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma327 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,356 (17.2%)
Some College2,733 (10.8%)
Associates3,156 (12.4%)
Bachelors2,625 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree12,197 (48%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 17.2%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 48%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad17.2%
Some College10.8%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate48.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.3%Renter: 39.7%Tenure
Owner60.3%
Renter39.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,423 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$275,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units25,173
Vacant Units8,872

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
64%
About Oxford, MS

Oxford is a city in Mississippi, located in Lafayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 45,377 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Oxford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,423 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oxford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,100 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oxford is well-educated. 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (67.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oxford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38655 45,377 $64,423 $275,500 $1,100 1.8% 58.4% 60.3%