City

Pelahatchie, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rankin County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,094Population
💰$61,502Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$172,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 12.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White82.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Black12.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma79 (2.5%)
HS Graduate773 (24.6%)
Some College666 (21.2%)
Associates504 (16%)
Bachelors490 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree636 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College21.2%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,502 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$172,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units2,457
Vacant Units365

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
39%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Pelahatchie, MS

Pelahatchie is a city in Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,094 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Pelahatchie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,502 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pelahatchie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pelahatchie is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pelahatchie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39145 5,094 $61,502 $172,200 $863 1.8% 35.8% 86.9%