City

Wesson, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Copiah County  ·  Mississippi

👥7,653Population
💰$55,326Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$118,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 17.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Black17.3%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
17%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,522 (35.4%)
Some College912 (21.2%)
Associates500 (11.6%)
Bachelors589 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree737 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College21.2%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,326 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$118,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$897/mo
Total Housing Units3,386
Vacant Units737

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Wesson, MS

Wesson is a city in Mississippi, located in Copiah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,653 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Wesson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,326 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wesson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $897 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wesson is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wesson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39191 7,653 $55,326 $118,700 $897 5.7% 30.9% 81.2%