City

Bude, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Mississippi

👥871Population
💰$25,724Median HH Income▼ 66% below avg
🎂27.4Median Age
🏠$79,600Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 87% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.7%Black: 49.3%Other: 2%Race
White47.7%
Black49.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
15%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty46.4% ▲ 364% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 87% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (7.3%)
HS Graduate137 (35.6%)
Some College82 (21.3%)
Associates42 (10.9%)
Bachelors49 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree47 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College21.3%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
77%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,724 ▼ 66% below avg
Median Home Value$79,600 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units528
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
51%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Bude, MS

Bude is a city in Mississippi, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 871 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.4 years.

Economically, Bude is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,724 is well below the national average. Approximately 46.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bude is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month.

The population of Bude is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Bude
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39630 871 $25,724 $79,600 $825 9.2% 24.9% 59.1%