City

Richland, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Rankin County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,786Population
💰$63,103Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$135,100Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓37.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.4%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 18.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.2%Race
White70.4%
Hispanic4.3%
Black18.2%
Asian1.8%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads37.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (2.3%)
HS Graduate818 (19.6%)
Some College624 (15%)
Associates1,093 (26.2%)
Bachelors371 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree1,172 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 19.6%Some College: 15%Associates: 26.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad19.6%
Some College15.0%
Associates26.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,103 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$135,100 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units2,950
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Richland, MS

Richland is a city in Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,786 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Richland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,103 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Richland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richland is moderately educated. 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Richland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39218 6,786 $63,103 $135,100 $1,146 5.4% 37.0% 72.6%