City

Yazoo City, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Yazoo County  ·  Mississippi

👥19,699Population
💰$33,281Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$108,400Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.9% Female 41.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.4%Hispanic: 6.8%Black: 65.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White25.4%
Hispanic6.8%
Black65.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
35%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty29.1% ▲ 191% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 122% above avg
No HS Diploma341 (3.2%)
HS Graduate4,385 (40.9%)
Some College2,121 (19.8%)
Associates1,767 (16.5%)
Bachelors650 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree1,466 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 40.9%Some College: 19.8%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad40.9%
Some College19.8%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.6%Renter: 54.4%Tenure
Owner45.6%
Renter54.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,281 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$108,400 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$789/mo
Total Housing Units6,722
Vacant Units959

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Yazoo City, MS

Yazoo City is a city in Mississippi, located in Yazoo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,699 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Yazoo City is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,281 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Yazoo City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $789 per month.

The population of Yazoo City is less-educated. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (65.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yazoo City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39194 19,699 $33,281 $108,400 $789 10.9% 19.7% 45.6%