City

Quitman, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarke County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,056Population
💰$48,591Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$124,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 31.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White64.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black31.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma84 (2%)
HS Graduate1,353 (32.5%)
Some College810 (19.5%)
Associates585 (14.1%)
Bachelors557 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree773 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College19.5%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,591 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units3,403
Vacant Units599

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Quitman, MS

Quitman is a city in Mississippi, located in Clarke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,056 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Quitman is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,591 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Quitman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Quitman is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Quitman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39355 6,056 $48,591 $124,700 $870 5.6% 32.0% 83.2%