City

Walnut Grove, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Leake County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,696Population
💰$46,320Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$88,900Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 38.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Black38.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma69 (3.5%)
HS Graduate728 (37.2%)
Some College306 (15.6%)
Associates339 (17.3%)
Bachelors176 (9%)
Graduate Degree338 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College15.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,320 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$88,900 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units1,296
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
52%
About Walnut Grove, MS

Walnut Grove is a city in Mississippi, located in Leake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,696 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Walnut Grove is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,320 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $876 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut Grove is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39189 3,696 $46,320 $88,900 $876 3.2% 26.3% 70.1%