County

Oktibbeha County, MS

4 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥48,917Population
💰$43,246Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂27.1Median Age
🏠$238,563Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 35.2%Asian: 3%Other: 2.7%Race
White56.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black35.2%
Asian3.0%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
33%
25–44
23%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.1 yrs
Avg HH Size-7.80
Below Poverty26.0% ▲ 160% above avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma404 (1.9%)
HS Graduate4,562 (20.9%)
Some College1,811 (8.3%)
Associates2,474 (11.3%)
Bachelors2,166 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree10,401 (47.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 20.9%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 47.7%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad20.9%
Some College8.3%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate47.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.3%Renter: 53.8%Tenure
Owner46.3%
Renter53.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,246 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$238,563 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units24,252
Vacant Units4,036

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Oktibbeha County, MS

Oktibbeha County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 48,917 residents. With a median age of 27.14, it is a young county.

Oktibbeha County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,246 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 26.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Oktibbeha County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $238,563 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $874.

The residents of Oktibbeha County are majority White (56.19%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Oktibbeha County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 4 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 Oktibbeha County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39759 Starkville 42,782 $42,988 $241,100 $879 5.6% 58.5%
39769 Sturgis 1,371 $51,307 $159,400 $736 1.0% 38.8%

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