City

Rienzi, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Alcorn County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,367Population
💰$47,453Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂36.2Median Age
🏠$85,100Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.7%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 13.8%Asian: 0%Other: 15.4%Race
White67.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Black13.8%
Asian0.0%
Other15.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma42 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,205 (38.5%)
Some College612 (19.5%)
Associates540 (17.2%)
Bachelors321 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree412 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College19.5%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,453 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$85,100 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units2,052
Vacant Units279

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Rienzi, MS

Rienzi is a city in Mississippi, located in Alcorn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,367 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.2 years.

Economically, Rienzi is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,453 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rienzi is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rienzi is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rienzi
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38865 5,367 $47,453 $85,100 $805 8.6% 23.4% 79.6%