City

Terry, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hinds County  ·  Mississippi

👥8,970Population
💰$69,000Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$235,700Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 50.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White48.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Black50.4%
Asian0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,521 (25.4%)
Some College857 (14.3%)
Associates963 (16.1%)
Bachelors654 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,947 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College14.3%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.2%Renter: 12.8%Tenure
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,000 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$235,700 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units3,899
Vacant Units409

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Terry, MS

Terry is a city in Mississippi, located in Hinds County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,970 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Terry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Terry is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Terry is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (50.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Terry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39170 8,970 $69,000 $235,700 $972 4.4% 43.5% 87.2%