City

Cleveland, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Bolivar County  ·  Mississippi

👥16,767Population
💰$44,239Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$163,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 54.1%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White37.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Black54.1%
Asian1.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty25.3% ▲ 153% above avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma132 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,948 (21.7%)
Some College1,328 (14.8%)
Associates1,337 (14.9%)
Bachelors1,049 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree3,178 (35.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60%Renter: 40.1%Tenure
Owner60.0%
Renter40.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,239 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$163,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$776/mo
Total Housing Units7,354
Vacant Units814

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Cleveland, MS

Cleveland is a city in Mississippi, located in Bolivar County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 16,767 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.47 years.

Economically, Cleveland is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,239 is below the national average. Approximately 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cleveland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $776 per month.

The population of Cleveland is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (54.1%).

Cleveland, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cleveland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38732 16,735 $44,239 $163,000 $776 5.4% 47.1% 60.0%