City

Soso, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,947Population
💰$58,929Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$159,100Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0.2%Race
White94.5%
Black5.3%
Asian0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate310 (27%)
Some College182 (15.8%)
Associates159 (13.8%)
Bachelors254 (22.1%)
Graduate Degree244 (21.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 22.1%Graduate: 21.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors22.1%
Graduate21.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,929 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$159,100 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$845/mo
Total Housing Units845
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About Soso, MS

Soso is a city in Mississippi, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,947 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Soso is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,929 is below the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Soso is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $845 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Soso is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Soso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39480 1,947 $58,929 $159,100 $845 2.7% 43.3% 85.0%