County

Attala County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥17,682Population
💰$48,234Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$103,449Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 48%Other: 2.1%Race
White49.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black48.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma126 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,690 (35.2%)
Some College1,569 (15%)
Associates1,575 (15%)
Bachelors1,640 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree1,878 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 15%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College15.0%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,234 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$103,448 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$767/mo
Total Housing Units8,591
Vacant Units1,910

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Attala County, MS

Attala County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,682 residents. With a median age of 41.33, it is a middle-aged county.

Attala County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,234 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Attala County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $103,448 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $767. Homeownership rates are high at 75.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Attala County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.0%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Attala County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Attala County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39067 Ethel 1,072 $52,102 $94,500 $1,073 8.8% 18.9%
39090 Kosciusko 11,811 $46,346 $114,000 $774 5.2% 36.7%
39108 Mc Cool 1,935 $49,375 $71,900 $745 2.7% 26.2%
39160 Sallis 2,864 $53,802 $84,600 $640 6.1% 32.3%