City

Utica, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Hinds County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,079Population
💰$46,425Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$97,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 62.8%Other: 1.8%Race
White34.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black62.8%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty13.6% ▲ 36% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate771 (32.2%)
Some College342 (14.3%)
Associates496 (20.7%)
Bachelors357 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree419 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.2%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.2%
Some College14.3%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,425 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$97,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units2,053
Vacant Units544

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Utica, MS

Utica is a city in Mississippi, located in Hinds County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,079 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Utica is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,425 is below the national average. Approximately 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Utica is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Utica is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (62.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Utica
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39175 4,079 $46,425 $97,900 $1,060 7.8% 32.4% 85.4%