City

Philadelphia, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Neshoba County  ·  Mississippi

👥23,949Population
💰$50,331Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$96,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.3%Hispanic: 1%Black: 24.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.2%Race
White50.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Black24.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma352 (2.7%)
HS Graduate3,972 (30.7%)
Some College2,181 (16.9%)
Associates2,073 (16%)
Bachelors1,782 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree2,583 (20%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College16.9%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,331 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$96,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units9,774
Vacant Units1,392

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia is a city in Mississippi, located in Neshoba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,949 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Philadelphia is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,331 is below the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Philadelphia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $740 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Philadelphia is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Philadelphia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39350 23,949 $50,331 $96,900 $740 7.8% 33.7% 75.3%