City

Preston, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Kemper County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,719Population
💰$65,341Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$88,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 112% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Black: 38.7%Other: 7%Race
White50.7%
Black38.7%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
18–24
19%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 112% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1%)
HS Graduate367 (39.7%)
Some College161 (17.4%)
Associates93 (10.1%)
Bachelors67 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree228 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College17.4%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,341 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$88,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units720
Vacant Units109

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Preston, MS

Preston is a city in Mississippi, located in Kemper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,719 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Preston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,341 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Preston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Preston is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Preston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39354 1,719 $65,341 $88,000 10.4% 31.9% 90.3%