Mississippi homes are mostly wood-frame, often with brick veneer, and manufactured homes make up about 14 percent of housing, one of the larger shares among the states. Hurricane and tornado exposure shapes construction, and high-rise condos are rare outside Gulf Coast areas.

median year homes were built: 1987; median year homes were built
built in 2000 or later: 31.4%; built in 2000 or later
built before 1960: 13%; built before 1960
single-family homes: 71.2%; single-family homes
in buildings with 5+ units: 9.2%; in buildings with 5+ units
mobile homes: 14%; mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Wood-frame walls with brick veneer

Where: Most single-family houses statewide, including suburbs of Jackson, Gulfport and Tupelo.

Mounting: Brick veneer is a decorative outer layer over a wood-frame wall, so the interior is drywall on studs. Anchor into the studs, not the veneer.

Wood-frame stud walls

Where: Interior partitions and exterior walls in most houses built since the mid-20th century.

Mounting: Studs are typically 16 inches on center. Lag the mount into at least two studs; use a stud finder and confirm with a small pilot hole before drilling.

Manufactured and mobile homes

Where: Rural areas and manufactured home communities, about 14 percent of units statewide.

Mounting: Panels are thin and studs may be spaced wider, so the mount must hit framing; heavy or articulating mounts may need added blocking.

Reinforced concrete safe rooms and block walls

Where: Storm shelters and safe rooms added to homes, and some block construction on the Gulf Coast.

Mounting: Mount only with concrete or block anchors, and do not drill into reinforcing steel or compromise the structural shell without checking the manufacturer's guidance.

Plaster and older masonry

Where: Older homes in towns such as Natchez, Vicksburg and Oxford historic districts.

Mounting: Plaster is brittle; find framing and pre-drill slowly. Old brick needs masonry anchors in the brick, not in mortar joints.

Concrete and metal-stud condos

Where: Gulf Coast condos in Biloxi and Gulfport, and a few urban towers.

Mounting: Concrete needs a hammer drill and concrete anchors; metal-stud partitions need toggle-style anchors. Associations often require approval and a certificate of insurance.

Tips before you mount

Masonry, block and concrete: use 1/4" concrete screws or 3/8" sleeve or wedge anchors with a hammer drill, drilling into solid brick or block face shells rather than mortar joints or hollow cores where possible.
Stud walls: studs are usually 16" on center. Lag the mount into at least two studs with 5/16" lag bolts, typically about 2.5" to 3" long. A full-motion arm puts much more leverage on the wall than a flat mount, so it needs studs or masonry and should never hang on drywall anchors alone.
Metal studs and plaster: use toggle bolts or snap toggles rated for the TV and mount weight, or have wood blocking added behind the wall. Plaster can crack if drilled carelessly, so locate framing first and pre-drill slowly.
Hiding wires: the National Electrical Code (NEC 400.12) does not allow a regular TV power cord to be concealed inside a wall. Use an in-wall rated recessed power kit, and choose low-voltage cable rated CL2 or CL3 for in-wall HDMI and speaker runs. Where walls are solid masonry, plan on a paintable surface raceway instead.
Over a fireplace: heat rising from a working fireplace can exceed a TV's operating limits, so check the manufacturer's specs, use a deep mantel or a pull-down mount, and never mount on a stone or brick surround without confirming it is solid and anchoring into it correctly. Outdoor TVs and hardware: heat, humidity and salt air (especially on the Gulf Coast) corrode ordinary fasteners, so use an outdoor-rated TV, stainless-steel hardware and sealed connections on porches and patios.
Condos on the Gulf Coast: ask the association whether drilling into concrete or exterior walls needs approval, and get the installer's certificate of insurance (COI) naming the association before work day.
Storm exposure: use a secure mount into framing, and consider a mount with locking hardware; if you have a safe room, ask before drilling into it.
Before work starts, tell the installer the wall type (studs, plaster, brick, block or concrete), the TV size and weight, the mount type and whether wires need to be hidden. These change the anchors, labor time and price.

Sources: Census Reporter, ACS 2024 1-year: Mississippi (B25035, B25034, B25024) · Neshoba County: MEMA statewide residential safe room grant program · NBC News: Tornado shelters in the Mississippi Delta. General guidance only — your installer will confirm the right method for your wall.