City

Smithville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,471Population
💰$61,875Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$120,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Black: 0.8%Other: 5.1%Race
White94.2%
Black0.8%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.4%)
HS Graduate583 (34.1%)
Some College166 (9.7%)
Associates385 (22.5%)
Bachelors161 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree409 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College9.7%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,875 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$120,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units1,456
Vacant Units381

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Smithville, MS

Smithville is a city in Mississippi, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,471 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Smithville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,875 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Smithville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithville is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.17%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38870 2,471 $61,875 $120,800 $760 2.1% 33.3% 89.5%