City

Wiggins, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Stone County  ·  Mississippi

👥10,488Population
💰$49,081Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$112,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 27.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White66.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Black27.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma128 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,917 (31.8%)
Some College1,059 (17.6%)
Associates1,044 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,080 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree801 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College17.6%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,081 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$112,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units4,542
Vacant Units566

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Wiggins, MS

Wiggins is a city in Mississippi, located in Stone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,488 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Wiggins is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,081 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wiggins is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wiggins is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wiggins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39577 10,488 $49,081 $112,800 $858 8.0% 31.2% 74.1%