City

Coahoma, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Coahoma County  ·  Mississippi

👥805Population
💰$22,704Median HH Income▼ 70% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$65,300Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊31.8%Unemployment▲ 550% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.1% Female 61.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 87.7%Race
White12.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Black87.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty59.3% ▲ 493% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment31.8% ▲ 550% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate142 (32.9%)
Some College65 (15%)
Associates78 (18.1%)
Bachelors34 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree111 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 15%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College15.0%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 38.6%Renter: 61.4%Tenure
Owner38.6%
Renter61.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,704 ▼ 70% below avg
Median Home Value$65,300 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$251/mo
Total Housing Units454
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
63%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Coahoma, MS

Coahoma is a city in Mississippi, located in Coahoma County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 805 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Coahoma is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,704 is well below the national average. Approximately 59.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 31.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Coahoma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $251 per month. At 38.6% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Coahoma is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (87.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coahoma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38617 805 $22,704 $65,300 $251 31.8% 33.6% 38.6%