City

Seminary, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Covington County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,694Population
💰$48,201Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$115,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 9.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic4.3%
Black9.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (1.2%)
HS Graduate959 (30.6%)
Some College476 (15.2%)
Associates699 (22.3%)
Bachelors517 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree447 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 22.3%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College15.2%
Associates22.3%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,201 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$115,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$546/mo
Total Housing Units2,611
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Seminary, MS

Seminary is a city in Mississippi, located in Covington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,694 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Seminary is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,201 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Seminary is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $546 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seminary is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seminary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39479 5,694 $48,201 $115,200 $546 1.3% 30.8% 76.5%