City

Port Gibson, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Claiborne County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,094Population
💰$36,343Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$85,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊11.3%Unemployment▲ 132% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 13.1%Black: 84.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White13.1%
Black84.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment11.3% ▲ 132% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.7%)
HS Graduate899 (31.3%)
Some College245 (8.5%)
Associates649 (22.6%)
Bachelors321 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree739 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 22.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College8.5%
Associates22.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,343 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$85,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$629/mo
Total Housing Units2,699
Vacant Units714

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Port Gibson, MS

Port Gibson is a city in Mississippi, located in Claiborne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,094 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Port Gibson is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,343 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Port Gibson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $629 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Gibson is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (84.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Port Gibson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39150 5,094 $36,343 $85,300 $629 11.3% 36.9% 75.2%