City

Taylorsville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Smith County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,950Population
💰$44,236Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$97,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 39.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White55.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Black39.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,470 (41.1%)
Some College333 (9.3%)
Associates865 (24.2%)
Bachelors343 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree539 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College9.3%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,236 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$97,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$701/mo
Total Housing Units2,833
Vacant Units470

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Taylorsville, MS

Taylorsville is a city in Mississippi, located in Smith County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,950 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Taylorsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,236 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Taylorsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $701 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taylorsville is less-educated. 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (55.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Taylorsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39168 5,950 $44,236 $97,400 $701 1.5% 24.7% 82.2%