City

Porterville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Kemper County  ·  Mississippi

👥420Population
💰$65,599Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂4.9Median Age
🏠$84,700Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.9% Female 37.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Black: 13.6%Race
White86.4%
Black13.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
53%
25–44
24%
45–64
7%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age4.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
College Grads49.8% ▲ 28% above avg
HS Graduate24 (12.1%)
Associates76 (38.2%)
Bachelors8 (4%)
Graduate Degree91 (45.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.1%Associates: 38.2%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 45.7%Edu
HS Grad12.1%
Associates38.2%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate45.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
67%
$100k–$150k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,599 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$84,700 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units198
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
49%
$75k–$100k
9%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
57%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
66%
About Porterville, MS

Porterville is a city in Mississippi, located in Kemper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 420 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 4.9 years.

Economically, Porterville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,599 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Porterville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Porterville is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Porterville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39352 420 $65,599 $84,700 0.0% 49.8% 62.2%