City

Ripley, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Tippah County  ·  Mississippi

👥11,468Population
💰$52,298Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$137,600Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 12.7%Other: 5.3%Race
White75.0%
Hispanic6.9%
Black12.7%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty21.8% ▲ 118% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,136 (33.3%)
Some College760 (11.9%)
Associates1,219 (19%)
Bachelors794 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree1,461 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College11.9%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,298 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$137,600 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$685/mo
Total Housing Units5,665
Vacant Units1,205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Ripley, MS

Ripley is a city in Mississippi, located in Tippah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,468 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Ripley is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,298 is below the national average. Approximately 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ripley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $685 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ripley is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ripley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38663 11,468 $52,298 $137,600 $685 6.4% 35.2% 78.4%