City

Alligator, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Bolivar County  ·  Mississippi

👥549Population
💰$57,292Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$62,500Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 29.5%Other: 11.3%Race
White57.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black29.5%
Other11.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
40%
45–64
16%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 38% above avg
HS Graduate154 (44.8%)
Some College67 (19.5%)
Associates36 (10.5%)
Bachelors24 (7%)
Graduate Degree63 (18.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
HS Grad44.8%
Some College19.5%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,292 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$62,500 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units344
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Alligator, MS

Alligator is a city in Mississippi, located in Bolivar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 549 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Alligator is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,292 is below the national average. Approximately 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Alligator is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $62,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alligator is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alligator
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38720 549 $57,292 $62,500 6.8% 25.3% 79.8%