County

Issaquena County, MS

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥503Population
💰$31,837Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$98,255Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓12.2%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊11.1%Unemployment▲ 126% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.1%Black: 94.3%Other: 1%Race
White20.1%
Black94.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads12.2% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment11.1% ▲ 126% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (10.7%)
HS Graduate133 (43.2%)
Some College52 (16.9%)
Associates38 (12.3%)
Bachelors52 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 10.7%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 16.9%Edu
No HS10.7%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.2%Renter: 41.8%Tenure
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,837 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$98,254 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$247/mo
Total Housing Units258
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Issaquena County, MS

Issaquena County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 503 residents. With a median age of 50.21, it is a mature county.

Issaquena County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $31,837 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.1%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 15.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Issaquena County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $98,254 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $247.

The residents of Issaquena County are primarily Black (94.34%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Issaquena County, MS is a lower-income area in Mississippi. The 3 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 Issaquena County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38745 Grace 219 $42,098 — — 25.4% 4.8%
39113 Mayersville 205 $12,431 $75,000 $247 0.0% 4.8%
39177 Valley Park 79 $53,750 $158,600 — 0.0% 51.9%

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