City

Calhoun City, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,488Population
💰$45,918Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$80,800Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.4%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 37.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White58.4%
Hispanic3.4%
Black37.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma38 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,037 (39.5%)
Some College306 (11.7%)
Associates493 (18.8%)
Bachelors296 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree456 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College11.7%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,918 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$80,800 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$658/mo
Total Housing Units2,214
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Calhoun City, MS

Calhoun City is a city in Mississippi, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,488 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Calhoun City is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,918 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Calhoun City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $658 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calhoun City is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calhoun City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38916 4,488 $45,918 $80,800 $658 5.0% 28.6% 69.0%