Meridian, MS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 39301 serves a portion of Meridian, Mississippi, within Lauderdale County. This community is home to approximately 57,289 residents, with a median age of 31.4 years. The median household income of $31,063 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $164,633 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 35% owner-occupied and 65% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Meridian is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 97 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 36% and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, 39301 reflects the economic character of Lauderdale County in Mississippi.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 57,289 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,745 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $31,063 | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $164,633 | ↓ 45% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 97 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.3% | ↑ 122% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 36% | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 31.4 yrs | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 35% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 65% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 30,363 | — |