County

Itawamba County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥28,548Population
💰$61,730Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$125,682Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 13.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1%Race
White85.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Black13.8%
Asian0.7%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma405 (2.4%)
HS Graduate5,548 (33.3%)
Some College3,113 (18.7%)
Associates2,993 (18%)
Bachelors2,127 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree2,461 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College18.7%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,730 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$125,682 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Housing Units12,586
Vacant Units1,899

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Itawamba County, MS

Itawamba County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,548 residents. With a median age of 37.93, it is a relatively young county.

Itawamba County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,729 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Itawamba County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $125,682 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $832. Homeownership rates are high at 77.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Itawamba County are primarily White (85.5%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Itawamba County, MS is a solidly middle-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 Itawamba County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38843 Fulton 12,275 $59,785 $141,800 $816 4.3% 29.2%
38847 Golden 3,528 $48,629 $88,500 $770 1.4% 26.2%
38855 Mantachie 5,298 $76,000 $133,600 $854 2.2% 27.3%
38858 Nettleton 6,279 $60,852 $109,200 $893 3.2% 25.4%

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