City

Perkinston, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Stone County  ·  Mississippi

👥9,770Population
💰$69,011Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$201,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊10.5%Unemployment▲ 115% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 4.3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black4.3%
Asian0.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment10.5% ▲ 115% above avg
No HS Diploma105 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,018 (33%)
Some College779 (12.7%)
Associates1,228 (20.1%)
Bachelors991 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree1,000 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College12.7%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,011 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$201,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units3,619
Vacant Units283

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
64%
About Perkinston, MS

Perkinston is a city in Mississippi, located in Stone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,770 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Perkinston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,011 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Perkinston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $740 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Perkinston is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perkinston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39573 9,770 $69,011 $201,100 $740 10.5% 32.5% 86.0%