City

Union, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Neshoba County  ·  Mississippi

👥7,976Population
💰$55,028Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$97,400Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 18.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic0.1%
Black18.8%
Asian0.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 89% above avg
No HS Diploma100 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,387 (32.1%)
Some College896 (20.7%)
Associates797 (18.5%)
Bachelors534 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree605 (14%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 32.1%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad32.1%
Some College20.7%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,028 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$97,400 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units3,569
Vacant Units734

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Union, MS

Union is a city in Mississippi, located in Neshoba County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,976 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Union is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,028 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Union 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 $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39365 7,976 $55,028 $97,400 $703 9.3% 26.4% 76.1%