City

Bruce, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,186Population
💰$42,500Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$86,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.8%Black: 29.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White67.8%
Black29.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (1.3%)
HS Graduate629 (29.8%)
Some College180 (8.5%)
Associates565 (26.8%)
Bachelors449 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree258 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 26.8%Bachelors: 21.3%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College8.5%
Associates26.8%
Bachelors21.3%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$86,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$648/mo
Total Housing Units1,902
Vacant Units300

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Bruce, MS

Bruce is a city in Mississippi, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,186 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Bruce is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,500 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bruce is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $648 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bruce is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bruce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38915 3,186 $42,500 $86,600 $648 4.0% 33.5% 67.7%