County

Pontotoc County, MS

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥27,216Population
💰$52,929Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$146,315Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.8%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 15.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White74.8%
Hispanic7.8%
Black15.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma470 (3.1%)
HS Graduate4,604 (30.6%)
Some College2,307 (15.4%)
Associates2,580 (17.2%)
Bachelors2,015 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree3,049 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College15.4%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.5%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,929 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$146,314 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units11,843
Vacant Units1,872

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Pontotoc County, MS

Pontotoc County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,216 residents. With a median age of 35.47, it is a relatively young county.

Pontotoc County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,929 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Pontotoc County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $146,314 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $870. Homeownership rates are high at 70.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Pontotoc County are primarily White (74.76%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38841 Ecru 4,057 $54,684 $180,600 $841 5.9% 19.0%
38863 Pontotoc 18,849 $51,113 $138,900 $882 3.4% 36.8%
38864 Randolph 1,859 $53,698 $205,000 — 0.0% 21.8%
38869 Sherman 297 $61,563 $142,500 $686 6.4% 35.5%
38871 Thaxton 2,154 $63,661 $96,500 $847 2.3% 36.7%

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