City

Ackerman, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Choctaw County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,808Population
💰$54,974Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$138,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.4%Unemployment▲ 113% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.5%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 25.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White70.5%
Hispanic1.5%
Black25.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.4% ▲ 113% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (1%)
HS Graduate910 (38.1%)
Some College334 (14%)
Associates259 (10.8%)
Bachelors346 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree519 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 14%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College14.0%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,974 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$138,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$727/mo
Total Housing Units1,761
Vacant Units268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Ackerman, MS

Ackerman is a city in Mississippi, located in Choctaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,808 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Ackerman is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,974 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ackerman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $727 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ackerman is moderately educated. 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ackerman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39735 3,808 $54,974 $138,500 $727 10.4% 36.2% 70.3%