City

Raleigh, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Smith County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,443Population
💰$36,625Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$103,700Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊14.8%Unemployment▲ 201% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 32.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White64.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black32.4%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment14.8% ▲ 201% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate599 (42.6%)
Some College178 (12.7%)
Associates219 (15.6%)
Bachelors175 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree232 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,625 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$103,700 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$578/mo
Total Housing Units1,368
Vacant Units331

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Raleigh, MS

Raleigh is a city in Mississippi, located in Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,443 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Raleigh is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,625 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Raleigh is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $578 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Raleigh is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Raleigh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39153 2,443 $36,625 $103,700 $578 14.8% 29.0% 84.3%