City

Shannon, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,700Population
💰$52,985Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$138,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.6% Female 57.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.2%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 43.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White51.2%
Hispanic2.7%
Black43.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate976 (36%)
Some College224 (8.3%)
Associates633 (23.3%)
Bachelors209 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree656 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College8.3%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,985 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$138,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units2,240
Vacant Units350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Shannon, MS

Shannon is a city in Mississippi, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,700 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Shannon is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,985 is below the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Shannon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shannon is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shannon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38868 4,700 $52,985 $138,600 $850 6.5% 31.9% 75.2%