County

Sharkey County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥4,339Population
💰$35,252Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$119,135Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 72.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.4%Race
White27.0%
Hispanic1.1%
Black72.9%
Asian0.2%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,048 (43.4%)
Some College403 (16.7%)
Associates337 (13.9%)
Bachelors209 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree358 (14.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College16.7%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,252 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$119,134 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units1,786
Vacant Units304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Sharkey County, MS

Sharkey County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,339 residents. With a median age of 38.12, it is a middle-aged county.

Sharkey County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $35,252 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 27.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Sharkey County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $119,134 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $607. Homeownership rates are high at 63.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Sharkey County are primarily Black (72.89%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Sharkey County, MS is a lower-income 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 Sharkey County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38721 Anguilla 1,038 $31,657 $78,600 $604 18.2% 21.3%
39159 Rolling Fork 2,742 $36,613 $143,800 $609 6.1% 24.1%

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