County

Clarke County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥15,692Population
💰$44,458Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$106,862Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.5%Hispanic: 1%Black: 36.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2%Race
White60.5%
Hispanic1.0%
Black36.4%
Asian0.7%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma181 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,021 (30.6%)
Some College1,895 (19.2%)
Associates1,855 (18.8%)
Bachelors1,152 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,762 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College19.2%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,458 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$106,861 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units7,863
Vacant Units1,500

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Clarke County, MS

Clarke County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,692 residents. With a median age of 45.97, it is a mature county.

Clarke County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,458 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 18.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Clarke County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $106,861 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $807. Homeownership rates are high at 84.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Clarke County are majority White (60.51%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Clarke 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 Clarke County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39330 Enterprise 2,787 $55,723 $121,000 $863 2.2% 40.9%
39347 Pachuta 1,068 $45,938 $205,300 $380 15.2% 32.6%
39355 Quitman 6,056 $48,591 $124,700 $870 5.6% 32.0%
39360 Shubuta 4,162 $35,659 $54,100 $752 9.5% 17.1%
39363 Stonewall 1,619 $31,250 $86,500 $905 6.2% 26.2%