City

Sontag, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,048Population
💰$35,099Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$52,400Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 37.4%Race
White60.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Black37.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
22%
25–44
15%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma25 (4.6%)
HS Graduate235 (42.8%)
Some College74 (13.5%)
Associates20 (3.6%)
Bachelors111 (20.2%)
Graduate Degree84 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 3.6%Bachelors: 20.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College13.5%
Associates3.6%
Bachelors20.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
47%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,099 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$52,400 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units483
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
29%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Sontag, MS

Sontag is a city in Mississippi, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,048 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Sontag is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,099 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sontag is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sontag is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (60.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sontag
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39665 1,048 $35,099 $52,400 5.2% 35.5% 79.8%