City

Waynesboro, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Wayne County  ·  Mississippi

👥13,401Population
💰$37,355Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$89,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 40.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White51.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black40.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
No HS Diploma336 (4.2%)
HS Graduate2,991 (37.3%)
Some College1,049 (13.1%)
Associates1,029 (12.8%)
Bachelors956 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,655 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College13.1%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,355 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$89,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$762/mo
Total Housing Units6,461
Vacant Units1,242

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Waynesboro, MS

Waynesboro is a city in Mississippi, located in Wayne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,401 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Waynesboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,355 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $762 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesboro is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waynesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39367 13,401 $37,355 $89,800 $762 9.5% 32.6% 86.8%