City

Smithdale, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Amite County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,627Population
💰$38,243Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$100,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓32.9%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Black: 20.5%Other: 0.7%Race
White78.8%
Black20.5%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
26%
18–24
1%
25–44
14%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty30.9% ▲ 209% above avg
College Grads32.9% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
HS Graduate404 (27.2%)
Some College178 (12%)
Associates416 (28%)
Bachelors212 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree277 (18.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 12%Associates: 28%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
HS Grad27.2%
Some College12.0%
Associates28.0%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,243 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$100,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units1,106
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Smithdale, MS

Smithdale is a city in Mississippi, located in Amite County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,627 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Smithdale is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,243 is below the national average. Approximately 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Smithdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithdale is moderately educated. 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39664 2,627 $38,243 $100,000 $773 1.2% 32.9% 85.5%