City

Steens, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Lowndes County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,860Population
💰$57,759Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$129,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.0% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 21.9%Other: 5.2%Race
White70.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black21.9%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (1.8%)
HS Graduate421 (25%)
Some College277 (16.4%)
Associates358 (21.2%)
Bachelors201 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree399 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College16.4%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,759 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$129,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,050/mo
Total Housing Units1,170
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Steens, MS

Steens is a city in Mississippi, located in Lowndes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,860 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Steens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,759 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Steens is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,050 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Steens is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Steens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39766 2,860 $57,759 $129,100 $1,050 1.0% 35.6% 69.8%