City

Chunky, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Newton County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,099Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂49.1Median Age
🏠$80,500Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 5.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black5.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
5%
18–24
4%
25–44
33%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (2.3%)
HS Graduate311 (34.7%)
Some College118 (13.2%)
Associates179 (20%)
Bachelors122 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree144 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$80,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,379/mo
Total Housing Units526
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
43%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
73%
About Chunky, MS

Chunky is a city in Mississippi, located in Newton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,099 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.1 years.

Economically, Chunky is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chunky is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,379 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chunky is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chunky
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39323 1,099 $56,250 $80,500 $1,379 0.5% 29.7% 83.1%