City

Plantersville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,000Population
💰$51,688Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$136,900Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 39.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White56.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black39.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty23.2% ▲ 132% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (3.7%)
HS Graduate364 (27%)
Some College193 (14.3%)
Associates147 (10.9%)
Bachelors134 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree459 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,688 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$136,900 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units1,091
Vacant Units283

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Plantersville, MS

Plantersville is a city in Mississippi, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,000 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Plantersville is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,688 is below the national average. Approximately 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Plantersville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plantersville is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Plantersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38862 2,000 $51,688 $136,900 $841 3.8% 44.0% 69.7%