County

Chickasaw County, MS

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥19,644Population
💰$44,207Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$103,651Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.8%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 41.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White52.8%
Hispanic5.3%
Black41.7%
Asian0.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma294 (2.7%)
HS Graduate3,956 (36.4%)
Some College2,024 (18.6%)
Associates1,867 (17.2%)
Bachelors1,294 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,445 (13.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 13.3%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College18.6%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate13.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,207 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$103,650 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units8,784
Vacant Units1,303

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Chickasaw County, MS

Chickasaw County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,644 residents. With a median age of 39.8, it is a middle-aged county.

Chickasaw County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,207 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 22.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Chickasaw County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $103,650 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $720. Homeownership rates are high at 69.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chickasaw County are majority White (52.84%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Chickasaw County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 6 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 Chickasaw County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38850 Houlka 3,113 $45,991 $78,500 $690 4.4% 18.7%
38851 Houston 8,797 $42,508 $119,300 $758 3.4% 30.4%
38860 Okolona 6,313 $43,931 $101,100 $651 3.5% 21.9%
39776 Woodland 1,421 $52,043 $73,200 $868 0.6% 21.8%

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