Housing data for Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State, MS has an estimated 4,655 residents and 73 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Oktibbeha County.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+31.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,655 (±158)
- Housing units
- 73 (±111)
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +31.4%
What stands out in Mississippi State
Rental vacancy rate: 100.0% (±40.8 points) in Mississippi State, higher than in Oktibbeha County (6.3%).
Working from home: 20.0% (±7.3 points) in Mississippi State, higher than in Oktibbeha County (7.4%).
Housing in Mississippi State at a glance
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 0.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 100.0% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 100.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 16.5 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +31.4% residents since 2015–2019
Mississippi State against Oktibbeha County, its state and the nation
| Mississippi State | Oktibbeha County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,655 (±158) | 51,771 (exact) | 2,946,779 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 73 (±111) | 25,618 (±64) | 1,341,114 (±478) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | — | 52.0% (±2.4 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $915 (±$37) | $954 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $46,695 (±$4,149) | $56,447 (±$539) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $237,700 (±$19,848) | $169,800 (±$1,198) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $1,691 (±$256) | $1,215 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 100.0% (±91.2 points) | 29.6% (±3.1 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 16.5 minutes (±6.3) | 20.7 minutes (±1.3) | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | — | 84.5% (±2.5 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.1 years (±0.2) | 25.5 years (±0.2) | 38.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Mississippi State covers 2.2 square miles of land, about 2,131 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Mississippi State has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 3,542 (±468) | 4,655 (±158) | +31.4% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 141 (±77) | 73 (±111) | −48.2% | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±26.1 points) | 100.0% (±40.8 points) | +100.0 percentage points | Measurable increase |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Oktibbeha County
Mississippi State has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Oktibbeha County as a whole.
In 2024, the police departments that report for Oktibbeha County recorded 137 violent and 1,432 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Mississippi State
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39762 | 92% | 5,076 | — | — | — |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Mississippi State
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starkville | 2.2 mi | $916 | $299,900 | 66.1% |
| Artesia | 8.9 mi | $397 | $101,800 | 48.5% |
| West Point | 13 mi | $746 | $153,900 | 39.1% |
| Crawford | 14 mi | $880 | $45,700 | 9.4% |
| Sturgis | 16 mi | $950 | $126,400 | 10.7% |
| Maben | 18 mi | $631 | $79,800 | 68.3% |
| Brooksville | 19 mi | $1,116 | $100,000 | 29.6% |
| Mathiston | 20 mi | $637 | $155,000 | 29.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Mississippi State, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $903 | $941 | $1,024 | $1,341 | $1,346 |
HUD income limits for Mississippi State, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,800 | $29,650 | $47,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,900 | $54,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,150 | $61,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,750 | $73,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,150 | $78,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,550 | $84,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $55,950 | $89,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Oktibbeha County, MS, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $84,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Mississippi State is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mississippi State
How long is the average commute in Mississippi State?
Workers who live in Mississippi State, MS take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Mississippi State growing?
Mississippi State, MS had an estimated 4,655 residents in 2020–2024 and 3,542 in 2015–2019, a change of +31.4%: a measurable increase by the Census Bureau’s test.
Is Mississippi State growing?
In Mississippi State, the number of residents went from 3,542 in 2015–2019 to 4,655 in 2020–2024 (+31.4%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Mississippi State?
The ZIP code that covers Mississippi State is 39762.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Oktibbeha County, MS
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oktibbeha County, MS
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Mississippi State CDP, Mississippi (place:48030, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .